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The following
is a list of expectations for a child born with a cleft lip only.
Although each child is unique, this is intended to give a general
idea of what to expect:
- An infant
with cleft lip only may successfully breastfeed.
- A hearing
test is recommended in case ventilation tubes need to be placed
in the ears at the time of lip surgery.
- Lip surgery
will take place around 10 weeks of age (or at 10 lbs).
- Surgery takes
about 2-3 hours and the infant usually remains in the hospital
one night.
- A revision
of the lip surgery, if needed, would be recommended prior to beginning
school.
- Orthodontic
treatment (braces) may or may not be necessary in early adolescence.
- A child with
a cleft lip only is unlikely to have significant speech difficulties.
- A child with
a cleft lip may encounter social and emotional challenges unique
to this condition. Support organizations and resources are available
for children and their families (see Support
Information).
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