• 115.3k views

Children with Cleft Lip and /or Palate: Understanding the Role of Nutrition

Infants born with a cleft may require modifications in feeding practices prior to surgical closure of the defect; however, few changes in dietary recommendations are necessary. Often, the delivery method of breast milk or formula can be altered in order to require less effort by the infant and decrease caloric output, thereby increasing the calories ingested to facilitate weight gain and growth. Before and after any surgical intervention, the goal remains to continue to supply the infant with sufficient caloric intake to heal and to continue to grow.

About the Speaker

Deepalakshmi Sriram Profile Image

Deepalakshmi Sriram

Registered Dietitian at Smile Train

Upcoming Case Discussions

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published.

Author Post

authorimage

Impact

+

Talks

+

webinar

+

no.of registrations

One liner about speaker

Why is speaker relevant?

Deepalakshmi Sriram's Talks on Assimilate

webinar
Deepalakshmi Sriram
  • 0

Infants born with a cleft may require modifications in feeding practices prior to surgical closure of the defect; however, few changes in dietary recommendations are necessary. Often, the delivery method of breast milk or formula can be altered in order to require less effort by the infant and decrease caloric output, thereby increasing the calories ingested to facilitate weight gain and growth. Before and after any surgical intervention, the goal remains to continue to supply the infant with sufficient caloric intake to heal and to continue to grow.