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Learning about cleft palate:	Reference What is cleft palate? Opens New Window Reference How common is it? Reference Can it be prevented during pregnancy? Reference How are cleft lip and cleft palate related?
Being diagnosed:	Reference What are the different classifications of cleft palate? Reference What are some common concerns parents have?
Getting treatment:	Reference Besides surgery, what other treatment will my child need? Reference Which health professionals care for cleft palates? Reference How can I comfort my child while she or he is in the hospital?
Ongoing concerns:	Reference How do I feed my baby? Reference How can I take care of myself when my child has a cleft palate? Reference How can I help my child build inner strength?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference January 19, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics Reference Adam David Schaffner, MD, FACS - Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

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