Although it may seem difficult at first, your baby will probably be no harder to feed or care for than any other. The palate usually divides the nasal cavity from the oral cavity, so a cleft in the divider lets fluids right through.
Most babies quickly learn to create a good seal to be able to suck from a bottle or breast.
With a cleft lip or palate, babies may have more trouble creating a good seal, and might need a larger hole in the nipple or help breastfeeding with steady compression on the breast from their mothers. It is difficult at times to breastfeed at all. The main concern for all involved is that the baby should be able to feed well enough to gain weight as expected. You can turn the nipple inside out and cut an X over the opening to enlarge it, if necessary. When the nipple is turned right side out again, this usually makes it easier for liquids to pass through while still providing the baby with some exercise for the oral muscles.