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Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. They happen when the tissue that forms the roof of the mouth and upper lip don't join before birth. The problem can range from a small notch in the lip to a groove that runs into the roof of the mouth and nose. This can affect the way the child's face looks. It can also lead to problems with eating, talking and ear infections.
Treatment usually is surgery to close the lip and palate. Doctors often do this surgery in several stages. Usually the first surgery is during the baby's first year. With treatment, most children with cleft lip or palate do well.
The New Face Foundation - A non-profit corporation that treats children born with facial and craniofacial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.
Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland - An Irish voluntary group providing support and information for parents of children with cleft lip and palate and those directly affected.
Wide Smiles - Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Resource. Includes mailing list, webring, photo gallery and a huge collection of resource articles.
Smiles - Cleft lip and palate support group providing help on craniofacial issues and an overview of cleft palae management
Cleft Lip and Palate - Concise factsheet on causes, symptoms and treatment of cleft lip and palate.
Living With Cleft Lip and Palate - One woman's journey to adulthood with cleft lip and palate. Contains support and information links as well as a forum for discussion with others who are faced with clefts.
Transforming Faces Worldwide - A charity supporting cleft lip and palate management around the world.
The Great Ormond Street Branch of the Cleft Lip And Palate Association - This site provides information on the committee members, fundraising events and achievements of the Great Ormond Street Branch of the CLAPA.
Speech and Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate - Find out more about the speech therapy for a child with cleft lip and/or cleft palate.
Prescription Parents - Articles and links for parents of children born with cleft lip/cleft palate.