Cleft palate

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month! Did you know that about 1 out of every 700 babies is born with a facial cleft? Many people assume cleft palate and cleft lip are the same thing. However, they are very different! Check out this post to learn more about these two birth defects.

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When an unborn baby's face and mouth are developing, openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth may not close fully. Surgery can fix this.

What to expect if your child is having surgery to repair his or her cleft lip.

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Not sure what a cleft palate is or what issues come along when a child is born with it. Check out these 5 things this twin mama wants you to know.

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