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What, essentially, cleft lip? Or the palate? Both are congenital (present at birth) that occur when the tissue that forms the palate (or roof of the mouth), and the upper lip do not join before birth. The same may be a small cut on his lip a much deeper groove extending from the lip to the palate and nose. Cleft lip often accompanies cleft palate, ie with a cleft palate that connects the mouth to the nasal cavity. They affect not only the physical appearance of the baby, but their ability to feed and then speak. It also increases the chances of ear infections.

Do you know why they occur? Usually due to inherited genetic problems, although other causes such as drugs or medications during pregnancy, and contact with virus or toxins in the period. Read the rest of this entry »