A General guideline for when treatment should be provided for various stages and symptoms related to cleft lip and palate
Cleft lip repair is areconstructive surgery inwhich the cleft is closed,the lip muscle isrepaired and the nose isreshaped to a morenormal position
Although feeding can be difficult during the first week after surgery, it will be easier with the help and guidance of your health care provider.
Mothers can start introducing food to their babies by the age of 6 months.
The presence of a cleft palate may affect the function of the palatal muscles that assist in draining the fluid from the middle ear, thus, resulting in fluid accumulation and hearing impairment.
