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Background - The first 1000 days of life (from conception to two years of age) is a critical period of nutritional vulnerability, affecting lifelong health. Iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) are considered major public health problems that adversely affect development and growth, impair immunity, and increase morbidity and mortality in infants. ID and IDA in sub-Saharan Africa can be attributed to poor dietary, socioeconomic and disease conditions. One of the major obstacles in determining the prevalence of ID, using serum ferritin (SF) as marker of iron status, is that it not only reflects the amount of iron that is stored in the body, but also functions as an acute phase reactant that is raised in the presence of infection or inflammation. Aim - We conducted a re-analysis of the International Research on Infant Supplementation (IRIS) study’s baseline data to determine a more accurate estimation of the ID prevalence in apparently healthy four to thirteen-month-old infants from rural KwaZulu-Natal while accounting for the effect of chronic and acute inflammation on SF. Study design and methods - A cross-sectional analysis was performed on the baseline data (192 infants) of the IRIS study that was conducted in 2000. Infants’ haemoglobin (Hb), SF, C-reactive protein (CRP) and alpha-1 glycoprotein (AGP) concentrations were interpreted to determine the prevalence of ID. Literature of the past four years served as a guide to compare the ID prevalence obtained from four methods that account for the influence of inflammation on SF concentrations, to a reference method that does not take inflammation into consideration, and to what was reported in the original IRIS study. Weight and recumbent length measurements were converted to z-scores to interpret subjects’ anthropometric nutritional status. Results - A high prevalence of inflammation (52.6%) was present, with 11.5% of the subjects being in the incubation, 17.2% in the early convalescent, and 24% in the late convalescent phase of inflammation. SF was significantly associated with both CRP (ß = 0.200; P = 0.005) and AGP (ß = 0.223; P = 0.002) when adjusting for gender and age. The IRIS study reported an ID prevalence of 18.3%, whereas the results of this study ranged from 17.2 to 52.1%. We derived an IDA prevalence that ranged from 12 to 24.5% according to the different methods. The prevalence of stunting [length-for-age Z-score <-2SD] was 12.5%; while 25.1% of infants were overweight/obese [weight-for-length z-score >2SD]. Conclusion - A double burden of malnutrition was evident from the high prevalence of both overweight and ID, together with inflammation. The disconcertingly large variance in ID prevalence observed between the different methods that were employed highlights that iron supplementation interventions to treat anaemia must be based upon accurate estimates of IDA prevalence, otherwise they pose an increased risk of adverse effects to susceptible, iron-replete, but anaemic infants. Given the detrimental consequences of ID, it is imperative that governments, health care providers and parents must act to prevent or treat ID and IDA among vulnerable infants. / MSc (Dietetics), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014

The experience of becoming a mother is a personal and social experience influenced by individual characteristics, friends and family, and the infant. The journey to become a mother encompasses concepts of maternal competence and responsiveness. The purpose of this study was to examine maternal competence and responsiveness to the infant in mothers of late preterm infants compared to mothers of full term infants. The conceptual model for this work was based on the work of Reva Rubin describing maternal identity and role development. Maternal competence and responsiveness are components of maternal role and are influenced by social support, maternal self-esteem, well-being, stress and mood. In addition, infant temperament and perception of infant vulnerability influence development of maternal competence and responsiveness. A non-experimental repeated measures design was used to compare maternal competence and responsiveness in two groups of postpartum mothers. One group consisted of mothers of late preterm infants 34-36, 6/7 weeks gestation. The second group consisted of mothers of term infants, >/=37 weeks gestation. Both primiparas and multiparas were included in the study. Data was collected in the initial postpartum period prior to discharge from the hospital and again at six-weeks postpartum. No statistically significant differences in development of maternal competence or responsiveness between mothers of LPIs and term infants were identified. This study adds to our knowledge concerning outcomes of mothers of late preterm infants and development of competence and responsiveness.

Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar se a condição de um bebê possuir um irmão mais velho com Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo (TEA) associa-se a maior ausência de sinais enunciativos de aquisição de linguagem em comparação àqueles bebês que não possuem um irmão com este diagnóstico. O instrumento SEAL (Sinais enunciativos de aquisição de linguagem) foi aplicado em 80 duplas mãebebês, com bebês de até 12 meses e 29 dias, sendo 38 do grupo caso (bebês irmãos de crianças com TEA) e 42 do grupo controle (bebês irmãos de crianças sem TEA). A base de dados é secundária, sendo retirada da pesquisa Vulnerabilidade de pais e irmãos de crianças com transtorno do espectro autista, com coordenação do Prof. Dr. Rogério Lerner do Instituto de Psicologia da USP. Como objetivos secundários, a presente pesquisa pretendeu averiguar se crianças que foram sinalizadas com dificuldade de desenvolvimento pelo instrumento IRDI (Indicadores de Risco para o Desenvolvimento Infantil) e sinalizadas com retraimento pelo instrumento ADBB (AlarmDistress Baby Scale) também foram aquelas indicadas com dificuldade de linguagem pelo SEAL. Dada uma correlação baixa encontrada, discutiu-se qualitativamente uma vinheta do material filmado de uma dupla mãe-bebê indicada somente pelo SEAL. A discussão teórica se dá a partir de autores com fundamentação da perspectiva enunciativa, da qual o SEAL se baseia, além da teoria de desenvolvimento emocional do psicanalista Donald Winnicott. Encontrou-se nos resultados que bebês da primeira subfaixa de idade (2 meses a 6 meses e 29 dias) do grupo caso possuem mais dificuldades de linguagem do que os do grupo controle e que bebês da segunda subfaixa de idade (7 meses a 12 meses e 29 dias) do grupo caso possuem menos dificuldades de linguagem, se comparados ao grupo controle, contrariando as expectativas. Além disto, bebês da segunda subfaixa de idade tiveram mais dificuldades de linguagem do que os da primeira subfaixa de idade. Houve consonância entre o IRDI, ADBB e SEAL na primeira subfaixa de idade, indicando que bebês com não dificuldades de desenvolvimento e sem retraimento não possuem também dificuldades de linguagem. Com a vinheta clínica foi possível observar mais atentamente as nuances vocais maternas, competência do bebê e sintonia da dupla. A complexidade em se avaliar uma dupla mãe-bebê em um único momento de filmagem também foi evocada, afirmando a importância de acompanhamento longitudinal das díades. Apesar dos dados inconclusivos para a detecção de dificuldades de linguagem entre os grupos caso e controle na amostra, isto não elimina a necessidade de atenção e cuidados para mãe e bebês irmãos de crianças com TEA. Estudos precisam ser desenvolvidos a fim de fundamentarem melhor a discussão dos instrumentos de linguagem e bebês de irmãos de crianças com TEA / This study aims to verify if the condition of a baby with an older brother with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with a greater absence of enunciative signs of language acquisition in comparison to those infants who do not have a sibling with this diagnosis. The SEAL instrument was applied in 80 double mother-babies, with infants up to 12 months and 29 days, 38 of the case group (infants of children with ASD) and 42 of the control group (infants siblings of children without ASD). The database is secondary, being taken from the research \"Vulnerability of parents and siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder\", with coordination of Prof. Dr. Rogério Lerner of the Institute of Psychology of USP. As secondary objectives, this study aimed to investigate whether children who were flagged with developmental difficulty by the IRDI instrument (Indicators of Risk for Child Development) and signaled with withdrawal by the ADBB (Alarm Distress Baby Scale) instrument were also those indicated with language difficulty by SEAL. Given a low correlation found, a vignette of the filmed material of a mother-infant indicated only by SEAL was discussed qualitatively. The theoretical discussion is based on authors based on the enunciative perspective, on which the SEAL is based, in addition to the theory of emotional development of the psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott. It was found in the results that infants of the first sub-age group (2 months to 6 months and 29 days) of the group had more language difficulties than those in the control group and that infants of the second sub-age group (7 months to 12 months and 29 days) of the group if they have less language difficulties, when compared to the control group, contrary to expectations. In addition, infants of the second sub-age group had more language difficulties than those of the first sub-age group. There was agreement between the IRDI, ADBB and SEAL in the first subage group, indicating that infants with no developmental difficulties and no withdrawal did not also have language difficulties. With the clinical vignette, it was possible to observe more carefully the maternal vocal nuances, the baby\'s competence and the tune of the pair. The complexity in evaluating a dual-motherbaby in a single moment of filming was also evoked, stating the importance of longitudinal accompaniment of the dyads. Despite the inconclusive data for the detection of language difficulties between the case and control groups in the sample, this does not eliminate the need for attention and care for sibling mothers and infants of children with ASD. Studies need to be developed in order to better inform the discussion of the language instruments and infants of siblings of children with ASD

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics, assessment, and treatment of infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) as perceived by Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) and whether it differed from those of other Neonatal Intensive Care Unit populations. Methods: A secure web-based questionnaire with 62 questions collected information on NAS, caseloads, treatment environment, and demographics. Twenty-six respondents initiated the survey; 42% completed most or all questions. Response analyses included descriptive and nonparametric inferential statistics. Results: Infants with NAS were on the caseloads of 73% of respondents. The majority (79%) only saw infants with NAS and feeding problems. Primary problems included incomplete or increased time to complete feeds, increased/excessive/irregular sucking rates, and reflux. Working on teams, respondents provided assessment, treatment, and education of infant feeding and state. Conclusion: Growing demand for SLP intervention with infants with NAS is likely to persist if opioid use continues to increase as projected.

Kangaroo care (KC), has been shown to promote healthy development for both pre-term and full-term infants, and to improve mother-infant bonding (Ludington-Hoe, 2011; Charpak et al., 2005). Current research on the maternal benefits of kangaroo care is scarce, primarily focuses on early KC, and is mostly qualitative in nature (Fegran, Helseth, & Fagermoan, 2008; Matos et al., 2010). The present study examined the effect of late KC on maternal behaviors, sensitivity, and mother-infant interactive mutuality when infants were 3 months of age. Mothers who used kangaroo care as directed were found to have greater bonding scores and less anxiety about caring for their infants as measured through the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire. Kangaroo care was also found to have an effect on mothers’ ability to effectively calm their infants after an arm restraint task. Further research on the usefulness of late intermittent KC with full-term infants is needed. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2014. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Introdução: A deficiência de vitamina A (DVA) constitui grave problema de saúde pública em muitas regiões do mundo, atingindo principalmente o grupo matemo-infantil e aumentando a morbimortalidade na infância. A suplementação materna pode ser uma estratégia eficaz no combate ao problema. Objetivos: Verificar o impacto da suplementação materna com vitamina A sobre a concentração de retinol do leite matemo e do soro no binômio mãe-filho, além de estimar a prevalência da DVA neste grupo, verificar a associação entre mãe e filho e a influência de alguns fatores envolvidos na gênese da DVA. Casuística e métodos: 33 puérperas receberam cápsulas com 200.000 UI de vitamina A entre o 20º e o 30º dias pós-parto (grupo suplementado) e 33 receberam cápsulas idênticas com óleo de soja (grupo placebo). Amostras de sangue e leite matemos foram colhidas antes (T0) e após (T1) a intervenção (três meses pós-parto). Sangue dos lactentes foi colhido aos três meses. O retinol foi analisado pelo método de HPLC. Concentrações inferiores a 0,70 \'mü\'mol/l no soro e 1,05 \'mü\'mol/l no leite foram indicativas de DVA. Peso e altura foram aferidos e dados sociodemográficos e clínicos foram obtidos através de entrevista. Resultados: Concluíram a pesquisa 61 pares mãe-filho. Nas mães suplementadas, a concentração sérica de retinol aumentou de 1,05 \'+ OU -\' 0,31 \'mü\'mol/l no T0 para 1,17\'+ OU -\' 0,34 \'mü\'mol/l no T1 (p=0,026), mostrando diferença estatisticamente significante em relação ao grupo placebo, cuja média foi 1,02 \'+ OU -\' 0,28 \'mü\'mol/l (p=0,032). No leite materno, houve redução significativa da concentração de retinol somente no grupo que não recebeu a vitamina (1,98 \'+ OU -\' 0,78 \'mü\'mol/l no T0 e 1,34 \'+ OU -\' 0,89 \'mü\'mol/l no T1, p=0,003). Nos lactentes, não houve diferença estatística nas médias de retinol entre os grupos (0,64\'+ OU -\' 0,30 \'mü\'mol/l e 0,69 \'+ OU -\' 0,26 \'mü\'mol/l). Quanto à DVA materna sérica, encontrou-se 6,7% (TO) e 16,7% (T1) no grupo placebo e 6,5% (TO) e 3,2% (T1) no suplementado. DVA no leite materno foi observada em 7,4% (T0) e 55,6% (T1) das amostras do grupo placebo e 22,6% (T0) e 16,1% (T1) do suplementado. A DVA esteve presente em 66% dos lactentes (69% no grupo placebo e 63,3% no suplementado). Apenas uma puérpera apresentou subnutrição e um lactente apresentou risco nutricional. DVA materna associou-se à DVA no leite (p=0,015) e houve correlação positiva significante entre retinol sérico materno e do leite (r = 0,28; p=0,032). Não houve influência das variáveis paridade, escolaridade, renda, uso de polivitamínico, febre e diarréia no retinol de puérperas e lactentes. O retinol sérico materno não se alterou com o IMC, mas a idade das puérperas se correlacionou positivamente com o retinol (r = 0,29; p=0,024). Conclusões: A suplementação materna com 200.000 UI de vitamina A mostrou impacto positivo na concentração de retinol da mãe e do leite materno, porém não atingindo o lactente. Apesar de a população estudada ter sido considerada eutrófica em praticamente sua totalidade, elevada prevalência de DVA foi encontrada, principalmente nos lactentes de três meses de idade, questionando-se o ponto de corte empregado para esta faixa etária / Background: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a severe public health problem in many regions of the world, affecting mainly the mother-infant group and increasing the morbimortality in childhood. The maternal supplementation can be an effective strategy to combat this problem. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of maternal vitamin A supplementation on serum and breast milk retinol concentrations; to estimate the VAD prevalence; to assess the association between mother and infant and the influence of some factors involved in the genesis of VAD. Subjects and Methods: 33 lactating women received capsules with 200.000 lU of vitamin A between the 20th day and the 30th day after delivery (supplemented group) and 33 lactating women received identical capsules with soybean oil (placebo group). Maternal blood and milk samples were collected before (T0) and after (T1) the intervention (three months after delivery). Infants\' blood was collected at three months old. Retinol was determined by HPLC method. Levels lower than 0.70 \'mü\'mol/l in serum and 1.05 \'mü\'mol/l in milk indicated V AD. Weight and height measurements were collected and socio-demographic and clinical data were obtained through interview. Results: 61 mother-infant pairs concluded the study. In supplemented mothers, the serum retinol concentration increased from 1.05 \'+ OU -\' 0.31 \'mü\'mol/l at T0 to 1.17 \'+ OU -\' 0.34 \'mü\'mol/1 at T1 (p=0.026), showing statistically significant difference in relation to placebo group, whose mean was 1.02 \'+ OU -\' 0.28 \'\"mü\'mol/l (p=0.032). In breast milk, there was significant reduction of retinol concentration only in the group that did not received the vitamin (1.98 \'+ OU -\' 0.78 \'mü\'mol/l at T0 and 1.34 \'+ OU -\' 0.89 \'mü\'mol/l at T1, p=0.003). In infants, there was not statistically difference in retinol means between groups (0.64 \'+ OU -\' 0.30 \'mü\'mol/l and 0.69 \'+ OU -\' 0.26 \'mü\'mol/l). Regarding serum maternal VAD, it was found 6.7% (T0) and 16.7% (T1) in placebo group and 6.5% (T0) and 3.2% (T1) in supplemented group. Breast milk VAD was found in 7.4% (T0) and 55.6% (T1) of the placebo and 22.6% (T0) and 16.1% (T1) of the supplemented group samples. The VAD was present in 66% of infants (69% in the placebo and 63.3% in the supplemented group). Only one lactating mother had malnutrition and one infant presented nutritional risk. Maternal VAD was associated to breast milk VAD (p=0.015) and maternal serum retinol was positively correlated to breast milk retinol (r = 0.28; P = 0.032). There was no influence of variables parity, education, income, use of multivitamin, fever and diarrhea on both infants and mothers retinol. The maternal serum retinol did not change with BMI, but the age of the lactating women was positively correlated to retinol (r = 0.29; P = 0.024). Conclusions: The maternal supplementation with 200.000 lU of vitamin A showed positive impact on maternal serum and milk retinol concentration, but it did not reach the infant. Although the study population was considered healthy in almost its entirety, high prevalence of VAD was found, mainly in infants from three months old, leading us to question the cut-off point used for this age group

A gestação é um período em que a fêmea é transitoriamente submetida a uma série de alterações em todo o organismo, resultando num quadro semelhante à síndrome metabólica, mas que são cuidadosamente reguladas de modo a fornecer o suprimento adequado de substratos para a mãe e para o feto. A gravidez caracteriza-se como modelo fisiológico e temporalmente definido de resistência à insulina. Já durante a lactação, observa-se hipersensibilidade sistêmica à ação da insulina. A ativação de vias de sinalização da insulina no cérebro, em particular no núcleo arqueado do hipotálamo (ARC), tem importante papel na regulação da homeostasia glicêmica. Já está bem estabelecido que a Ang-II é capaz de induzir a fosforilação em serina do IR, do IRS e da subunidade regulatória p85 da PI3K. No entanto, ainda não foi esclarecido se ocorrem alterações na via de sinalização da insulina em áreas do sistema nervoso central (SNC) responsáveis pelo controle da homeostasia glicêmica, como é o caso do ARC, do núcleo hipotalâmico ventromedial (VMH) e do núcleo paraventricular (PVN) durante a gestação, que poderia contribuir para o quadro de resistência à insulina nesta situação. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a expressão das proteínas de sinalização intracelular da insulina IRS1-2, PI3K (p85<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;, p55<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;, p50<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;), AKT, p-Ser473 AKT e dos receptores IR, e AT1a no hipotálamo total e no ARC, VMH e PVN na gravidez e na lactação. Investigou-se também o possível cross-talk da via de sinalização da insulina e da Angiotensina-II (Ang-II) no hipotálamo. Observou-se a redução da expressão do IRS-2, da AKT e da p-Ser473 AKT, concomitante com o aumento da expressão das subunidades regulatórias p85<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;, p55<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;, p50<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945; da PI3K e do receptor AT1a no hipotálamo na gravidez. No ARC, VMH e PVN observou-se co-localização da p85<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945; e do receptor AT1a, bem como aumento da expressão de ambos nessas regiões, nas ratas grávidas. O tratamento crônico com antagonista AT1 (losartan) produziu, nas grávidas redução significativa da expressão deste receptor, sem causar alteração na expressão da p85<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;. A disfunção das vias da Ang-II e da insulina em graus variados pode levar a duas condições patológicas de alta prevalência e que muitas vezes são concomitantes: diabetes mellitus e hipertensão arterial. A melhor compreensão das alterações hipotalâmicas nas vias de sinalização da insulina e da Ang-II, bem como a caracterização molecular dessa interação, tanto nas situações fisiológicas (por exemplo na gravidez) como nas situações patológicas, poderá revelar alvos para futuras intervenções terapêuticas para diversas condições clínicas como a obesidade, o diabetes, a hipertensão arterial, a pré-eclâmpsia/eclâmpsia, etc... / Pregnancy is a period in which the female is temporarily exposed to a series of changes throughout the body, resulting in a condition similar to the metabolic syndrome, but that are carefully regulated to provide an adequate supply of substrates for the mother and the fetus. Pregnancy is characterized as defined in time and a physiological model of insulin resistance. Although during lactation, there is a systemic hypersensitivity to insulin. Activation of the insulin signaling pathways in the brain, particularly in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus (ARC), plays an important role in glucose homeostasis. It is well established that angiotensin II (Ang-II) cross-talking to the insuling signaling pathway is capable of inducing serine phosphorylation of IR, IRS and the p85 regulatory subunit of PI3K. However, it is not clear whether there are changes in the insulin signaling pathway in areas of the central nervous system (CNS) responsible for homeostasis and glycemic control, such as the ARC, the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus (VMH) and the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) during pregnancy, which could contribute to the symptoms of insulin resistance in this situation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the expression of intracellular insulin signaling proteins such as IRS1-2, PI3K (p85<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;, p55<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;, p50<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;), AKT, p-Ser473 AKT and the expression of IR and AT1a receptors in the hypothalamus, and also specifically in the ARC, VMH and PVN during pregnancy and lactation. We also investigated the possible cross-talk of the insulin and Ang II signaling pathways within the hypothalamus. There was a reduction in IRS-2, AKT and p-Ser473AKT expression concomitant with increased expression of regulatory subunits p85<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;, p55<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;, PI3K p50<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945; and AT1a receptor in the hypothalamus in late pregnant rats. In the ARC, VMH and PVN it was observed co-localization of p85<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945; and AT1a receptor, and increased expression of both in these regions in pregnant rats. Chronic treatment with AT1 antagonist (losartan) produced a significant reduced expression of this receptor, without causing any changes in the expression of p85<font face=\"Symbol\">&#945;. The dysfunction of the Ang-II and insulin pathways can lead in different degrees to two conditions of high prevalence and often concomitant diseases such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension. A better understanding of the hypothalamic changes in insulin signaling pathways, the cross-talk with Ang-II and the molecular characterization of this interaction both in physiological (for example in pregnancy) and pathological situations may provide targets for future therapeutic intervention for various clinical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, etc...

Objetivos: Verificar a ocorrência de emissões otoacústicas evocadas por estímulo transiente (EOAT) em crianças com fissura labiopalatina (FLP) e associar esses resultados com os da entrevista audiológica (EA), medidas de imitância acústica (IMIT), audiometria de observação comportamental (AOC) e audiometria de reforço visual (VRA). Local: Setor de Fonoaudiologia e de Genética Clínica - HRAC - USP. Participantes: 82 crianças com FLP não operada, de ambos os gêneros, idade entre 3 e 12 meses. Intervenções: EA, meatoscopia, AOC, VRA, IMIT, EOAT. Resultados: Os achados mostraram: presença de indicadores de risco, além da FLP, em 77% das crianças do grupo 1 (fissura transforame e pós-forame incisivo, N=48), 52% do grupo 2 (fissura pré-forame incisivo, N=29) e 40% do grupo 3 (fissura de palato submucosa, N=5); maior ocorrência de alteração na IMIT nas crianças com fissura transforame e pós-forame incisivo e a partir dos 6 meses de idade; AOC alterada em 50% das crianças do grupo 1 e 14% do grupo 2; maior ocorrência de alteração na VRA nas crianças do grupo 1, seguidas pelo grupo 2; ocorrência de EOAT em 1% das crianças do grupo 1, 55% do grupo 2 e 70% do grupo 3. Conclusões: verificamos maior ocorrência de EOAT nas crianças com fissura de palato submucosa e pré-forame incisivo; a associação entre os resultados da EOAT com os dos outros procedimentos, mostrou diferença estatisticamente significante na associação das EOAT com as IMIT das crianças de 3 a 6 meses de idade dos grupos 2 e 3 ; o uso das EOAT não mostrou ser um método adequado para a avaliação da audição de bebês com fissura de palato não operada. / Objectives: To determine the occurrence of transient evoked otoacoustic emissions evoked (TEOA) in infants with cleft lip (CL)and palate (P) and to correlate these results with those of the audiologic interview (AI), acoustic imitance (IMIT) measurements, behavioral observation audiometry (BOA), and visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA). Place: Sector of Speech Pathology and Audilogy and Clinical Genetics - HRAC - USP. Participants: 82 infants of both sexes with non-operated CLP aged 3 to 12 months. Interventions: AI, meatoscopy, BOA, VRA, IMIT, TEOA. Results: The findings showed the presence of risk indicators in addition to CLP in 77% of group 1 infants (CLP, N=48), 52% of infants of group 2 (CL, N=29 ) and 40% of children in group 3 (submucous cleft, N=5 ); a more frequent occurrence of altered IMIT in children with CLP and CP and starting at 6 months of age; altered BOA in 50% of group 1 children and 14% of group 2 children; a more frequent occurrence of altered VRA in group 1 children, followed by group 2; occurrence of EOAT in 1% of group 1 children, in 55% of group 2 children, and in 70% of group 3 children. Conclusions: we detected a more frequent occurrence of EOAT in children with submucous and CL. TEOA was significantly correlated with IMIT in children aged 3 to 6 months of groups 2 and 3; the use of TEOA did not prove to be an adequate method to assess the hearing of babies with non-operated CP.