The promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in infants with complete cleft lip and palate during the first 6 months after childbirth at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand.

Background: Breastfeeding is especially important for infants with cleft lip and/or cleft palate because it helps prevent nasal septum irritation, decreases the number of ear infections, and provides a sort of psychologically support for the postpartum mothers. It is difficult for a baby born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate to suck milk out of the breast or bottle.

Objective: This study aimed to 1) promote exclusive breast-feeding in infants with CL-CP during their first 6 months after delivery and 2) examine risk factors related to the success of exclusive breastfeeding.