Introdcutory Episode Show Notes

Introduction by Dad

1. Dad tells where the idea of the show came from
2. Dad lists the hardware and software used to create the podcast

Mary Ellen introduces herself

1. She's in the 4th grade
2. She's 10 years old
3. This is her podcast

Mary Ellen talks about Chattercast

1. Chattercast will cover a new and different topic in each episode
2. This weeks episode is about Cleft Lip/Palate babies

Cleft Lip/Palate information:

1. One of the most common birth defects
2. 1 in 800 children are born with a cleft
3. Operation Smile helps families in 3rd world countries who normally would not have corrective surgery available
4. Jesse Jackson and Tom Brokaw were born with clefts

Special Needs of Cleft Babies:

1. Feeding issues due to the lack of ability to suck from a normal bottle
2. The Haberman feeder is one of the most popular solutions
3. Cleft babies get sick easier than other children

Contact Mary Ellen:

1. [e-mail]

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