Download Our Cleft Lip and Palate Guide
Treatment of cleft lip and palate begins at birth and continues into early adulthood. Clefts affect more than just facial appearance — they may also have profound effects on a child’s feeding, speech, hearing, dental development, facial growth, and psychosocial well-being.
Developed by the Cleft Palate Team at Nationwide Children's Hospital, this guide will highlight important milestones along your child’s care journey. Once you know what to expect, you can be an informed and proactive participant in your child’s care from infancy through young adulthood.