101. Born To Be Cleft :) - My Personal Story Growing Up With A Cleft Lip And Cleft Pa Personal story of what it was like having been born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. http://calvero.tripod.com/cleft/

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Tripod Dukes of Hazzard Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next Stuck in Another Sites Frame? CLICK HERE TO GET OUT! Born to be Cleft :) Hi! And welcome to my cleft site! In case you haven't visited my main homepage , my name is Kim and I'm 29 years old. I was born with a unilateral cleft lip (which means just being cleft under one nostril), and bilateral cleft palate (no palate at all). When I originally started this page there wasn't that many personal stories about being born with a cleft, and so I decided to tell my own story. I'm still putting the finishing touches on the site, but you're more than welcome to look around! :) UPDATE! July 6, 2002 - I'm working on updating, redesigning, and moving the site to where there'll be no banner ads or pop-ups :). BTW, this site has it's own domain name now, BornToBeCleft.com . For now, the address points here, but once the new site is ready, it will go there. So be sure to check in later! Who is this site aimed at?

102. Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including cleft lip and cleft palate. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_hrnewborn/cleft.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Blood Disorders Burns Cancer Common Injuries/Poison Tips Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Diabetes/Endo/Metabolism Eye Care Genitourinary/Kidney High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Normal Newborns Oral Health Orthopaedics Pediatric Surgery Respiratory Disorders Terminal Illness in Children Transplantation UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLINICAL TRIALS ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate What are cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth abnormalities of the mouth and lip. These abnormalities affect about one in every 1,000 births and are more common among Asians and certain groups of American Indians than among Caucasians. They occur less frequently among African-Americans. Cleft lip and cleft palate occur early in pregnancy when the sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth do not fuse together as they should. A child can have cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate together are more common in boys. It is also important to know that most babies born with a cleft are otherwise healthy with no other birth abnormalities. cleft palate Cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. The cleft may involve either side of the palate. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). Often the cleft will also include the lip. Cleft palate is not as noticeable as cleft lip because it is inside the mouth. It may be the only abnormality in the child, or it may be associated with cleft lip or other syndromes. In many cases, other family members have also had a cleft palate at birth.

103. Cleft Lip And Plate Information cleft lip and cleft palate are conditions which occur when tissues that usually form Almost all children with cleft lip or cleft palate will need the http://srn.surgery.uiowa.edu/surgery/plastic/cleftnet.html

Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are conditions which occur when tissues that usually form the lip or the roof of the mouth fail to grow together, creating a gap in the lip or a hole in the roof of the mouth. The reasons for this are not entirely known, but the condition is among the most common problems noted at birthit occurs once in every 1000 live births (the same frequency as club foot). A recent study(March 1996) indicates that smoking during pregnancy may double the risk that the child will be born with a cleft lip or palate. Since it occurs this frequently, almost everyone knows someone who has a cleft lip or cleft palate. The repaired cleft lip may be noticed in the adult as an uneven upper lip and a scar which runs from the nose down through the upper lip. Persons with a repaired cleft palate may have a nasal quality to their speech. This can occur because there is a shortage of tissue in the roof of the mouth after the repair in some cases and sounds can accidentally leak out the nose when certain words are spoken. In most cases following reconstructive surgery the patient can expect to live a normal life and the cleft condition should hopefully not stand in the way of any dreams or aspirations. Treatment The cleft lip is usually repaired at about age 3 months. The cleft palate is usually fixed at about one year of age, though this may vary based on the size of the cleft itself. Usually the patients remain in the hospital for one or two nights and sutures in the lip are taken out in about 5 days. Sutures in the palate do not need to be taken out because they are made of a material which will dissolve.

104. Prescription Parents Articles and links for parents of children born with cleft lip/cleft palate. http://www.samizdat.com/pp1.html

PRESCRIPTION PARENTS, INC. 45 Brentwood Circle, Needham, MA 02492. 617-499-1936 Other Internet Resources Related to Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Q. What is Prescription Parents? A. Prescription Parents is a local Boston organization run by volunteers. We run support groups to help parents in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Prescription Parents attempts to meet the needs of parents of children who were born with clef lip and cleft palate by helping each other and by offering resource material on specific areas of concern. Q. Who can be a member? A. All parents of children born with these or related conditions, or anyone interested in cleft lip and palate is welcome. There is a suggested membership fee to defray printing, postage, etc. Q. Does Prescription Parents endorse specific treatment centers of plans? A. Prescription Parents does not endorse any hospital or medial treatment, but only encourages parents to seek competent medical care from specialists with whom they feel comfortable. Professionals from all the major treatment areas serve on our Medical Advisory Board. Q. Is Prescription Parents affiliated with a national group?

105. Children With Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate Adoption of children with cleft lip or cleft palate. http://www.comeunity.com/disability/cleft/

Children with Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip Personal stories and resources for parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate. Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth effects, occuring in one of every 500 to 1000 babies. Surgery and therapy are available to correct these conditions but may not be accessible for children in orphanages. Personal Stories The Story of Our Adoption of a Child with Cleft Palate Inspirational story of an adoption from Vietnam. Lois Fraser Resources Annotated Links for Cleft Palate and Lip Adoption of Children with Special Needs Circle of Smiles WebRing This WebRing is owned by The Comeunity Website Support for Adoption and Special Needs Want to join Circle of Smiles? Skip Previous Previous Next ... Children's Disabilities and Special Needs Book Reviews Special Needs Books Prematurity Books Author Interviews Articles ADHD/ADD Adoption Health Advocacy for Our Children Cerebral Palsy ... Vision Impairment Mailing Lists Preemie Child Mailing List List of Special Needs Mailing Lists Resources Allergies Asthma Attachment Seizures ... Special Needs COMEUNITY Parenting Support for Unique Families http://www.comeunity.com

106. CLEFT LIP And/or PALATE : Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled Children Contact a Family is a UK charity for families with disabled children. We offerinformation on specific conditions and rare disorders. http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/c36.html

printer friendly CLEFT LIP and/or PALATE home how we can help medical information index of conditions ... how you can help Did you find this page helpful? yes no A cleft of lip or palate occurs when there is a partial or total failure of the lip and palate to fuse during the early stages of pregnancy. Clefts may affect the lip (on one or both sides), the palate, or both. Surgery is carried out in the early weeks of life. Infants with clefts of the lip and/or palate should be referred to a recognised multi-disciplinary cleft team. Following the publication of the Clinical Standards Advisory Group report on cleft lip and/or palate in 1998, the number of cleft teams in the UK has been reduced. There are nine teams in England and Wales, one in Northern Ireland and three is Scotland and these new teams will provide comprehensive care from birth to maturity. Teams include surgeons, speech or language therapists, orthodontists, paediatricians and others. Early referral is encouraged. Inheritance patterns Slight genetic predisposition. The risk of recurrence increases with the severity of the cleft, unless the condition is part of another inheritable syndrome.

107. Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not unite properly. cleft lipoccurs when the two sides of the lip do not fuse completely. http://www.entcolumbia.org/cleft.htm

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate The Development of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth abnormalities of the lip and mouth. The lip and palate begin forming during just the first few weeks of gestation, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. During this time, the sides of the mouth begin developing and eventually unite evenly in most infants. In rare cases, however, the sides of the mouth do not fuse together properly, creating a notch or cleft. Cleft palate – cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not unite properly. Openings may involve either side of the palate and may extend into the nasal cavity. They may extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate), and they often include the lip. Cleft lip – cleft lip occurs when the two sides of the lip do not fuse completely. Cleft lip may vary greatly, from a mild notch in the lip to a severe opening up through the nose. A cleft may extend only partially from the lip towards the nose (incomplete) or go into the nasal cavity (complete). Lip clefts may occur on one side (unilateral) or both sides of the mouth (bilateral). Causes of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate In the U.S., about 1 in 700 babies is born with cleft lip or cleft palate. While the causes of cleft lip and palate are not completely understood, there may be several factors involved.

108. Cleft Lip Palate Oncleft Forum, Gallery, Resources, Physician And Doctor Finder. Oncleft.com has resources, forum, gallery and live for individual/parent with cleft lip palate. http://www.oncleft.com

WELCOME TO www.onCLEFT.com (Part of Craniology.org Website) Each year approximately 227,500 or 7 percent of births in the United States are affected by birth defects of the head and face. The most common of these are clefts of the lip and palate which occur once in every 700 births. Clefts occur in infants of all races with a 2:1 male to female ratio. The incidence of clefts is highest in the Asian population and lowest in African Americans. Of all orofacial clefts, 21 percent present as cleft lip only (unilateral and bilateral), 46 percent present as cleft lip and palate, while the remaining 33 percent have cleft palate alone. What is a cleft? A cleft is a division or separation of parts of the lip or roof of the mouth that is formed during the early months of development of the unborn child. All of the parts of the lip or roof of the mouth are present; they simply failed to fuse in a normal way. Surgical intervention is necessary to align the parts and join them. Often the bones of upper jaw (maxilla) and/or the upper gum are affected. A cleft lip can be incomplete with a variable degree of notching of the lip, or complete, extending through the lip and into the nose. Preoperative Postoperative Clefts of the palate can vary in severity. Some may involve just the uvula and the soft palate. These are incomplete clefts of the palate. Others extend the length of the palate and are complete clefts. They may involve one side of the palate (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral).

109. HIC YourHealth - Our Services For You What is the Medicare cleft lip and cleft palate Scheme? The cleft lip and cleftpalate Scheme helps families to meet the treatment costs for specialised http://www.hic.gov.au/yourhealth/our_services/cleft_lip_palate_scheme.htm

ABOUT HIC Your Health What We Do Our Services For You Lodge Your Request Where To Find Us Services For Travellers Forms Medicare Online Services Medicare About Medicare Medicare Claiming Medicare Cards Frequently Asked Questions Medicare Safety Net Cleft lip and cleft palate scheme Medicare smartcard Medicare Tax Statement Location specific practice number (LSPN) register Compensation Recovery Special Assistance PBS - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Indigenous Health About the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register About the Australian Organ Donor Register About the Bowel Cancer Screening Register About Private Health Insurance Rebates Translated Information Welcome Kit Large Print Information Freedom of Information Family Assistance Office Cleft Lip and Palate Scheme What is the Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Scheme? How do I enrol myself or my child in the scheme? How long can I claim under the scheme? What if I have never been registered in the scheme? ... Where can I get more information? What is the Medicare Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Scheme? The Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Scheme helps families to meet treatment costs for specialised services for cleft lip and cleft palate conditions.

110. Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate Learn more about cleft lip and cleft palate, one of the most common birth defects. http://www.entnet.org/KidsENT/Cleft.cfm

Search You are here: ENT LINK Kids E.N.T. Home Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate What is cleft lip and cleft palate? We all start out life with a cleft lip and palate. During normal fetal development between the 6th and 11th week of pregnancy, the clefts in the lip and palate fuse together. In babies born with cleft lip or cleft palate, one or both of these splits failed to fuse. with both a cleft lip and cleft palate or a cleft in just one area. Oral clefts are one of the most common birth defects. Clefts in the lip can range from a tiny notch in the upper lip to a split that extends into the nose. A cleft palate can range from a small malformation that results in minimal problems to a large separation of the palate that interferes with eating, speaking, and even breathing. Clefts are often referred to as unilateral, a split on one side, or bilateral, one split on each side. There are three primary types of clefts: Cleft lip/palate refers to the condition when both the palate and lip are cleft. About one in 1,000 babies are born with cleft lip/palate.

111. Specialised Services National Definition Set: 15 Cleft Lip And Palate Services ( This clinical speciality can be defined as cleft lip and/or palate plus velopharyngealinsufficiency (VPI). There is a range of conditions within the http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/SpecialisedServ

112. Pediatric Advisor 2004.2: Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate One out of every 700 babies has some form of cleft lip or cleft palate. Up to5000 babies are born with a cleft lip or palate in the United States each year http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_cleft_hhg.htm

Pediatric Health Topics All Health Topics Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Services ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Pediatric Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate What is a cleft lip or palate? The term "cleft" refers to an opening. An opening in the lip is called cleft lip. An opening in the roof of the mouth (palate) is called cleft palate. The separate parts that form a baby's face and palate come together during early pregnancy. A cleft occurs if the parts do not fuse completely. One out of every 700 babies has some form of cleft lip or cleft palate. Up to 5,000 babies are born with a cleft lip or palate in the United States each year. Cleft lip used to be referred to as a hare lip because it was thought the upper lip looked like a rabbit's lip. The term hare lip should not be used. The defect should be referred to as cleft lip.

113. Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital A child can have cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. cleft lip and cleft palatetogether are more common in boys. It is also important to know that most http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/craniofacial/cleft.html

Craniofacial Anomalies Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Plastic Surgery Clinic ... Stanford, Lucile Packard Researchers Uncover Mystery Behind How Skull Plates Fuse Craniofacial Anomalies Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate What are cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth abnormalities of the mouth and lip. These abnormalities affect about one in every 700 births and are more common among Asians and certain groups of American Indians than among Caucasians. They occur less frequently among African-Americans. Cleft lip and cleft palate occur early in pregnancy when the sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth do not fuse together as they should. A child can have cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate together are more common in boys. It is also important to know that most babies born with a cleft are otherwise healthy with no other birth abnormalities. cleft palate Cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. The cleft may involve either side of the palate. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). Often the cleft will also include the lip. Cleft palate is not as noticeable as cleft lip because it is inside the mouth. It may be the only abnormality in the child, or it may be associated with cleft lip or other syndromes. In many cases, other family members have also had a cleft palate at birth. cleft lip

114. Cleft Lip: The Plastic Surgery Group, Albany NY: Procedures: Congenital / Cleft Just as in cleft lip, cleft palate can appear on one or both sides of the upper However, repairing a cleft palate requires more extensive surgery and is http://www.theplasticsurgerygroup.net/pro-congenitalcleftlip.html

Congenital / Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery In the early weeks of development, long before a child is born, the right and left sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth normally grow together. Occasionally, however, in about one of every 800 babies, those sections don't quite meet. A child born with a separation in the upper lip is said to have a cleft lip. A similar birth defect in the roof of the mouth, or palate, is called a cleft palate. Since the lip and palate develop separately, it is possible for a child to have a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or variations of both. If your child was born with either or both of these conditions, your doctor will probably recommend surgery to repair it. Medical professionals have made great advances in treating children with clefts and can do a lot to help your child lead a normal, healthy, happy life. Cleft Lip Surgery A cleft lip can range in severity from a slight notch in the red part of the upper lip to a complete separation of the lip extending into the nose. Clefts can occur on one or both sides of the upper lip. Surgery is generally done when the child is 10 weeks old. Recovery From Cleft Lip Surgery Elbow restraints may be necessary for a few weeks to prevent your baby from rubbing the stitched area. If dressings have been used, they'll be removed within a day or two, and the stitches will either dissolve or be removed within five days. Your doctor will advise you on how to feed your child during the first few weeks after surgery.

115. World Craniofacial Foundation One in every 700 births results in a cleft lip and/or palate. In most childrenborn with cleft lip and/or palate, this is the only congenital http://www.worldcf.org/genetic_cleft.cfm

About Us Treatable Conditions International ... Ways to Help The World Craniofacial Foundation is dedicated to helping children and familes who experience deformities of the head and/or face by providing support and access to life-changing procedures. Reconstruct a face; create a new life. Today, we have the knowledge and technology to make these children look and feel normal. It is now possible to acheive excellent outcomes in the treatment of even the most complex craniofacial deformities. For the task ahead, support and participation is needed from all of us in order to transform the lives of those who need help. World Craniofacial Foundation 7777 Forest Lane Ste C-621 P.O. Box 515838 Dallas, TX 75251-5838 fax 972-566-3850 www.worldcf.org Need Assistance? Support Groups Media Resources ... Links Cleft Lip and/or Palate Deformities Cleft Lip and/or Palate Deformities Anatomy of the Cleft Lip, Nose and Palate Upper Lip Clefts Nasal Clefts Palate Clefts ... Cleft Palate One in every 700 births results in a cleft lip and/or palate. Many of these congenital deformities occur in families that have no history of clefts. While it is known how cleft deformities occur, it is seldom known why. Cleft defects develop very early in pregnancy. They result from an abnormality in the genes (units of heredity) or chromosomes (packets of genes). These elements contain the program that determines how the child will be formed. Why and how abnormalities in the genes and chromosomes develop is largely unknown. An individualized genetic assessment may be helpful in identifying the cause of the malformation.

116. Cleft - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia In most cases, cleft lip is present as well. palate cleft can occur as complete The cause of cleft lip and cleft palate formation is genetic in nature. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleft_palate

Wikimedia needs your help in the final day of its fund drive. See our fundraising page Over US$240,000 has been donated since the drive began on 19 August. Thank you for your generosity! Cleft From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Cleft palate Cleft lip and cleft palate For other uses, see Cleft (disambiguation) Cleft is a congenital deformity caused by a failure in facial development during pregnancy . It can be treated with surgery shortly after birth with highly successful results. Cleft occurs in somewhere between one in 600 and one in 800 births. Cleft occurs in several severities and is divided in two major categories: cleft lip and cleft palate Contents Cleft lip Palate Causes Treatment ... edit Cleft lip If only skin tissue is affected one speaks of cleft lip. Cleft lip is formed in the upper lip as either a small gap or dent in the lip (partial or incomplete cleft) or continues into the nose (complete cleft). Lip cleft can occur as one sided (unilateral) or two sided (bilateral). It is colloquially called hare-lip (because a hare 's lip is similarly cleft), or even

117. Dental And Oral Health - Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate What are the complications associated with cleft lip and cleft palate? Children with just a cleft lip (without a cleft palate) do not routinely have http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/pediatric/dental/cleft.htm

Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate What are cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth abnormalities of the mouth and lip. These abnormalities affect about one in every 700 births and are more common among Asians and certain groups of American Indians than among Caucasians. They occur less frequently among African-Americans. Cleft lip and cleft palate occur early in pregnancy when the sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth do not fuse together as they should. A child can have cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate together are more common in boys. It is also important to know that most babies born with a cleft are otherwise healthy with no other birth abnormalities. cleft palate Cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. The cleft may involve either side of the palate. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). Often the cleft will also include the lip. Cleft palate is not as noticeable as cleft lip because it is inside the mouth. It may be the only abnormality in the child, or it may be associated with cleft lip or other syndromes. In many cases, other family members have also had a cleft palate at birth. cleft lip Cleft lip is an abnormality in which the lip does not completely form during fetal development. The degree of the cleft lip can vary greatly, from mild (notching of the lip) to severe (large opening from the lip up through the nose). As a parent, it may be stressful to adjust to the obvious abnormality of the face, as it can be very noticeable.

118. Craniofacial Anomalies - Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate The exact cause of cleft lip and cleft palate is not completely understood.cleft lip and/or cleft palate are caused by multiple genes inherited from both http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/pediatric/craniofacial/cleft.htm

Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate What are cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth abnormalities of the mouth and lip. These abnormalities affect about one in every 1,000 births and are more common among Asians and certain groups of American Indians than among Caucasians. They occur less frequently among African-Americans. Cleft lip and cleft palate occur early in pregnancy when the sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth do not fuse together as they should. A child can have cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate together are more common in boys. It is also important to know that most babies born with a cleft are otherwise healthy with no other birth abnormalities. cleft palate Cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. The cleft may involve either side of the palate. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). Often the cleft will also include the lip. Cleft palate is not as noticeable as cleft lip because it is inside the mouth. It may be the only abnormality in the child, or it may be associated with cleft lip or other syndromes. In many cases, other family members have also had a cleft palate at birth. cleft lip Cleft lip is an abnormality in which the lip does not completely form during fetal development. The degree of the cleft lip can vary greatly, from mild (notching of the lip) to severe (large opening from the lip up through the nose). As a parent, it may be stressful to adjust to the obvious abnormality of the face, as it can be very noticeable.

119. Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate Online health news and information for consumers. http://www.health-news-and-information.com/4cfvhs/libv/k29.shtml

1638 Owen Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 609-4000 Heart Cancer Women Men ... All Health Topics A-Z Early in our development in the uterus, every single one of us has a cleft lip and a cleft palate, but as normal development continues during the first trimester, the tissues that form the palate and the upper lip come together, or fuse. If that fusion doesn't happen, children are born with a cleft lip and/or a cleft palate. How common? The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) considers this birth defect (Read about " Birth Defects ") a common one. ASPS says it affects one in every 700 to 1000 births in the United States. The March of Dimes (MOD) calls this birth defect an oral-facial cleft. An oral-facial cleft, according to MOD, is an opening in a structure around the mouth and face. Clefts, according to MOD can occur on: the lip roof of the mouth (hard palate) back of the mouth (soft palate) There are two major types of oral-facial clefts according to MOD: Cleft Lip/Palate - in this case the baby has a cleft lip, usually accompanied by a cleft palate

120. Cleft Advocate - Cleft Advocate - Your On-Line Source For Education And Inspirat Are you caring for a child with cleft lip and/or palate? When you need inspirationand support, come to cleftAdvocate! http://www.cleftadvocate.org/

@import url(http://www.homestead.com/~media/elements/Text/font_styles.css); Home Our Mission Our Projects 501(c)3 Status ... Contact Us Welcome! Are you... ...welcoming your newborn with a cleft into the world? ...considering adopting a child with a cleft, or have already welcomed your little one home? ...preparing for your own lip revision or orthognathic surgery? ...living as an adult veteran of treatment? ...feeling confused by all the cleft-related terminology? Cleft Advocate is on-line to help you! Whether you have questions about feeding, surgery, speech therapy, social issues or battling your insurance company, chances are you'll find all the information you need right here! Exploring Cleft Advocate... Layette Designed especially for new and expectant parents, our Layette page provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about feeding, surgery and post-operative care. Learn More Search our site! Resources A one-stop page connecting you to feeding and nutrition supplies, partner cleft/craniofacial organizations, travel/lodging assistance, post-operative supply manufacturers, just to name a few! The Family-To-Family Connection!

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