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Does 'Hare Lip' mean the same as 'Cleft
Lip'?
This term refers to the rabbit's lip, which has a natural
cleft in the center of its lip. Professionals rarely use this term because
it is an insensitive and inaccurate term. "Cleft lip" is the correct
term for this condition.
Will the child be normal after treatment?
The aim of treating children with cleft lip and/or palate
is to achieve normal looking and normal sounding well adjusted individuals.
The cleft child is likely to have the best possible result if treated by an organized, well trained multidisciplinary team. When
treated at the proper age, normally they have good results. They will be like
normal children except small scar on lip and will need supervision till adolescence.
In addition they might need appropriate intervention by the Plastic Surgeon,
the Dentist, the ENT surgeon and the Speech Therapist at appropriate intervals
according to individual needs during childhood and adolescence.
Will my Baby have normal intelligence?
The children with cleft lip and/or palate have normal mental
development. If treated early and properly, they grow like normal children.
In rare instances if the cleft is a part of a cluster of other problems, learning
disabilities can occur.
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Why did my Baby have a Cleft?
The honest answer to this question is we don't know for
sure. But be assured it was not because you did something wrong during pregnancy.
Scientists have learned that there are many possible causes for clefts including
Genetic and environmental causes. Research is under way to discover more about
these causes. Sometimes clefts occur in combination with other problems, which
are associated with a syndrome.
How Many Babies Are Born With Clefts similar to my baby
each year?
Clefts are among the most common problems found in newborn babies.
Approximately one in 600 babies is born with a cleft every year in India.
Can my Baby feed normally?
Some babies with clefts have very little or no problems in
feeding, others have more difficulty. Use of 'paladai' or spoon and careful
positioning of the baby are helpful. The cleft child tends to swallow a lot
of air and gets tired soon while feeding. The baby needs frequent small
feeds and needs to be burped.
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Will my Baby's Teeth grow normally?
If the cleft is partial and affects only the lip, the teeth
will not be affected.
If the cleft affects the gums where teeth erupt, there can be defective or
absence of one or more teeth. The relationship of upper jaw teeth and lower
jaw teeth may be distorted which can be corrected either by orthodontic treatment
or surgery.
Will my Baby Have Trouble learning
to speak?
If the cleft affects only the lip, speech problems are
unlikely. 80% of children operated for cleft palate will have normal speech;
however, they may need the help of a speech pathologist. 10-15% patients may
need an additional operation to improve speech. The goal is to help the child
develop normal speech as soon as possible.
How Can I meet the cleft care team
or Get More Information?
You can meet the cleft care team at Sri Ramachandra hospital
on any Monday at the Plastic surgery OPD between 8am and 4pm.
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