
Cleft Lip / Palate Support Group
Cleft is a congenital deformity caused by a failure in facial development during gestation. 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.

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Hello everyone!
I'm 24 weeks pregnant and we had found out alittle over a month ago that our new baby boy is going to be born with a unilateral midline cleft lip. They of course are not sure about the palate or anything with the nose until he is actually born. I am looking to just speak with some people about this that isn't for once a doctor giving me an overload of infomation that doesn't pertain to our situation. I am starting to look for a surgeon and have been surfing the internet like mad. What I am bummed about is that I am having no luck with pictures pertaining to exactly a unilateral midline cleft. When I search on google, I get some pretty disturbing pictures but nothing that seems to be helping me to prepare what could be going on with my little boy. Any thoughts? :) Thanks in advance!
I'm 24 weeks pregnant and we had found out alittle over a month ago that our new baby boy is going to be born with a unilateral midline cleft lip. They of course are not sure about the palate or anything with the nose until he is actually born. I am looking to just speak with some people about this that isn't for once a doctor giving me an overload of infomation that doesn't pertain to our situation. I am starting to look for a surgeon and have been surfing the internet like mad. What I am bummed about is that I am having no luck with pictures pertaining to exactly a unilateral midline cleft. When I search on google, I get some pretty disturbing pictures but nothing that seems to be helping me to prepare what could be going on with my little boy. Any thoughts? :) Thanks in advance!
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There is nothing in the world that can prepare you completely for the miracle of motherhood. All the love and concern you are feeling now, mean it will all be okay. I wish you the best!!!
You may also be able to find cleft support groups in your local area who you could contact and ask questions. I haven't contacted anyone as yet (but have every intention of doing so). Doctors can give you lots and lots of information, but I think it's beneficial to speak to someone who has experienced this process first hand - someone you can express your emotion to, and they to you.
Something I have noticed on the cleft support websites I have come across is how amazingly positive these people are, I find it inspirational and makes me determined to stay positive.
All the very best!