Cleft Feeding:
What to expect and how to prepare
Whether you’ve just received a prenatal cleft diagnosis…
or you already have your beautiful baby in your arms…
If feeding feels overwhelming, confusing, or uncertain, you are not alone.
And you do not have to figure this out by yourself.
In this free, practical webinar, I will gently walk you through what cleft feeding actually looks like and how to prepare in a calm, confident way.
This is not about scare tactics.
This is not about worst-case scenarios.
This is about clarity.
Preparation.
And knowing what’s normal.
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A little about me
Hi, I’m Carli.
I’m a speech pathologist with over 17 years of experience, and for many years I worked as part of a hospital-based cleft team, supporting families with feeding and speech/language challenges related to a wide range of cleft diagnoses.
I also run a private practice and have supported many families in their own homes, helping them troubleshoot real-time feeding challenges in the thick of everyday life, not just in clinic rooms.

Cleft feeding is one of the areas I am deeply passionate about because families often feel unsure, but with the right support feeding can be enjoyable for both you and your baby.
You deserve coordinated, compassionate, evidence-based guidance from the beginning.
If you're pregnant and have received a cleft diagnosis...
You might be wondering:
- Will I be able to breastfeed?
- What equipment will I need?
- Will my baby lose too much weight?
- Who will actually help me?
It’s a lot.
And most families tell me the hardest part is not knowing what to expect.
This webinar will help you feel prepared, not panicked.
If your baby is already here...
You might be:
- Navigating special bottles and feeling unsure
- Feeling exhausted from long feeds
- Worrying about weight gain
- Wondering if you’re doing this “right”
You deserve clear, experienced guidance. Not Google spirals at 2am.
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Inside this free training, I’ll cover:
✨ The different types of clefts and how they impact feeding
✨ Feeding options for the different types of cleft
✨ Breastfeeding with a cleft: what’s possible and what support is needed
✨ Practical strategies to prepare for feeding to feel confident
✨ When and how to get the right support
This is practical.
Step-by-step.
Grounded in real experience supporting cleft families.
Who this webinar is for
This training is for:
- Parents who have received a prenatal cleft diagnosis
- Parents of newborns with cleft lip and/or palate
- Families feeling uncertain about feeding
- Parents who want to protect breastfeeding where possible
- Parents who simply want to feel more prepared
You do not need to know all the answers.
You just need the right information and support.
After this webinar, I want you to feel:
- Calm instead of panicked
- Prepared instead of blindsided
- Supported instead of alone
- Clear on your next steps
Cleft feeding is different but it is absolutely manageable with the right plan.
This is a free webinar with regular, scheduled viewing times
You’ll be able to choose a session time that works best for you, so you can watch with focus, without rushing or overwhelm.
Calm, practical education.
At a time you can actually be present.
SAVE YOUR SPOT
If you are pregnant and preparing, this will give you clarity.
If your baby is already here and you need support, this will steady you.
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If you're not sure if this is right for you or would like to have a chat, please reach out!
You can DM me on instagram or send me an email: carli@enrichingkidssp.com.au
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