Caring for the newborn with a cleft lip and palate before surgical repair includes:
A)Gastrostomy feedings.
B)Keeping the infant in near-horizontal position during feedings.
C)Allowing little or no sucking.
D)Providing satisfaction of sucking needs.

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Using special or modified nipples for feeding techniques helps to meet the infant's sucking needs.Gastrostomy feedings are usually not indicated.Feeding is best accomplished with the infant's head in an upright position.The child requires both nutritive and nonnutritive sucking.

Caring for the Newborn with a Cleft Lip and Palate