A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Cleft Lip and Palate

One of the things that many parents fear when they learn that they are going to have a child is the prospect of birth defects and that something could potentially be wrong with their baby. One of the most common ENT problems at birth — that is ear, nose, and throat problems — is cleft lip or palate. Here are a few key facts to help parents understand how often it occurs, what causes it, and how it’s treated. 1. How often does it occur? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 2,650 babies …

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