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Posted by: Richard Kirschner, MD , Amanda Smith, RN, BSN, CPN on Sep 15, 2026

Cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth differences that can affect more than appearance. Learn what causes clefts, how they may impact feeding, speech and hearing, and how a multidisciplinary care team supports children from infancy through early adulthood.

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Things You Need to Know About Zika Virus
First published February 2016 Updated November 2025 Zika is a viral infection that is spread mostly by mosquito bites in tropical and near-tropical parts of the world. It causes mild to severe illness; most who are infected recover completely.
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Caffeine During Pregnancy: Good News for Coffee-Drinking Moms
First published December 2015 Updated October 2025 When you’re pregnant, it seems like everyone has something to say about what you should eat or drink, and it can be stressful trying to listen to all the advice.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Fertility Preservation: Planning For Life Beyond Treatment

Apr 12, 2017

Fertility can be a sensitive topic for some families, especially when children and adolescents are faced with life-altering medical conditions that could affect future parenthood. Read More

Cleft Lip and Palate: Taking the Team Approach

Cleft Lip and Palate: Taking the Team Approach

Nov 11, 2016

Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common birth defect in the United States, affecting one of every 700 babies born, which means, on average, 16 babies are born every day in this country with a cleft. Read More