Cleft Lip and/or Palate:

Cleft Lip and/or Palate is a separation of the parts or segments of the lip or roof of the mouth, which are usually joined together during the early weeks in the development of an unborn child. A cleft lip is a separation of the two sides of the lip and often includes the bones of the maxilla and/or the upper gum. A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth and can vary in severity. A cleft palate occurs when the two sides of the palate do not fuse as the unborn baby develops.

For more detailed information, please download our free booklet, A Guide to Understanding Cleft Lip & Palate and folleto en Espanol.

On Seeing a Baby with an Unrepaired Cleft (6/12/2017)

Living with a Bilateral Cleft Lip & Palate (10/4/2013)

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