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If u had fetus with a cleft palate or lip what would u do?

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Dr. Renee Burke answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Cleft lip and palate: If you have a fetus with a known cleft of the lip and / or palate you will want to get plugged in with a center that can help to evaluate for any associated conditions. These teams usually consist of specialists including geneticist, pediatrician, nutritionist, pediatricians, plastic surgeons, speech therapists, and dentists. These teams can help with education and reassurance for the family.

Answered 4/3/2014

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Get ready to help: Some clefts are associated with syndromes and some are isolated. Having a syndrome ( e.g., stickler's) does not always mean having intellectual disability. A craniofacial team, like the one at lucille packard children's hospital, can help baby and family every step of the way. They can introduce the parents to families who have children with clefts and explain the usual course of treatments.

Answered 10/10/2012

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