In the U.S., about 1 in every 1,600 babies is born with cleft lip with cleft palate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, about 1 in every 2,800 babies is born with cleft lip without cleft palate. That puts cleft lip and cleft palate among the most common birth defects. These orofacial clefts […]
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Surgery can be a frightening prospect, not only for a child but also for parents and other family members. The staff at Cleft and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center offers compassionate support for everyone involved in the pediatric surgical case. We encourage you to contact us with questions regarding your child’s condition, the need for surgery,
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Parents whose child is born with a cleft lip or palate are immediately thrust into an advocate role for which they feel ill-prepared. The team at Cleft and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center near New Orleans understands the emotional disruption that stems from discovering such a facial deformity. Dr. James has received training from leaders in
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Congratulations! It’s a girl . . . or boy! These are the words you looked forward to. Instead, what consumes your thoughts after your 20-week ultrasound is the term “cleft lip.” Now that you know, it can be difficult to avoid the pit in your stomach. We are here to offer kind support as you
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Out of every 4,000 births in a year, 1 baby has a cleft lip. This birth defect involves the nose and the palate of the mouth, in which there is a large enough separation to make it appear as though the lip is “split.” Cleft lip or cleft palate may be discovered in an ultrasound
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If your child is born with a cleft palate, or if an ultrasound shows that the baby you’re expecting has a cleft lip, you’ll likely have a lot of questions. Knowing more about these birth defects can help you give your child the best life possible—here’s what you should know: What is a cleft lip?
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