Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when the facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby don’t close completely. While a cleft lip can form independently, it’s more commonly found in ...

Cleft lip surgery typically happens around 3 months of age, and cleft palate surgery around 9 to 12 months. In between, babies are learning to eat, communicate their needs, play and babble.

The photo post, which included a picture of baby Sutton -- who was born with a cleft lip and palate and is now 9 weeks old -- has since garnered more than 728,000 likes and nearly 7,000 comments.

If your child has a cleft lip or cleft palate, the surgeries they need will depend their age and the severity of the cleft. The following is a general timeline of procedures, but keep in mind that ...

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of cleft lip and palate defects. About 6,000 to 8,000 babies are born in the United States with ...

Model Chanel Iman was inspired by motherhood to get involved with the "Smile Train" - a non-profit dedicated to “transforming the lives of babies born with cleft lip and palate.” ...

Cleft lip and palate are among the most common congenital malformations, which are mainly due to genetic causes. It is not yet known exactly which genes are affected. A study led by the University ...

Guest Commentary People with cleft lip and palate have life-changing opportunities. Support them | Opinion By Luci Capo Rome Special to The Kansas City Star July 3, 2024 6:02 AM ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when the facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby don’t close completely. While a cleft lip can form independently, it’s more commonly found in ...