Psychological Well-being and Medical Guidance of Parents of Children With Cleft in Belgium During Feeding Problems of the Child: A Mixed Method Study

Purpose Cleft is one of the most common anomalies affecting 1 in every 500–750 newborns. Depending on the type of cleft and its size, these children may experience feeding problems immediately after birth. Cleft has consequences for the child, as well as for the parents. The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding on the factors influencing the psychological well-being of the parents. Also, the experiences of parents of children...