Cleft Feeding: Practical Tips for Pediatricians

Authors

Michael Smith
Leah Hunt, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
Brenda Fetter, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
Hannah J. Bergman, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow

Files

Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Michael Smith

Featured Speaker

Leah Hunt, OTR/L, MOT, CNT, NTMTC, Brenda Fetter, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Hannah Bergman, MD, FACS, FAAP

Length of Episode

20:42

Description

Feeding infants with cleft lip and palate can be challenging. In this episode, a pediatric surgeon, occupational therapist, and speech pathologist share practical strategies for pediatricians—from pre- and post-surgery care to therapy techniques and key red flags. Learn how to guide families and collaborate effectively for the best outcomes.

Note: This episode is not awarded CME.

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Publication Date

1-16-2026

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Smith, Michael; Hunt, Leah; Fetter, Brenda; and Bergman, Hannah J., "Cleft Feeding: Practical Tips for Pediatricians" (2026). Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast. 50.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/cme_podcast/50