1) In chemistry and physics, an element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler components by any non-nuclear chemical reaction.
Tips for feeding a baby with a cleft palate. 1  Observe your infant for a period of sucking, followed by a swallow and a brief period of breathing. Do not squeeze the bottle during the swallowing or breathing phase.  Keep the bottle tilted so the nipple is always full of milk.
After surgery for cleft palate: 1  Your child may experience more discomfort and pain with cleft palate repair than cleft lip repair. 2  Your child may have nasal congestion. This can be relieved with medication. 3  Your child may stay in the hospital for one to three days and will be given antibiotics to prevent infection.