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Cleft palates form during early fetal development when the tissues that comprise the roof of the mouth (palate) do not fully fuse. This fusion typically occurs between the sixth and ninth weeks of pregnancy, and failure in this process can result in a cleft palate. Genetic factors, environmental influences, and maternal health conditions may contribute to the likelihood of this condition developing. Cleft palates can vary in severity, affecting only the soft palate or extending through the hard palate and into the lip.
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Do cleft palates and cleft lips occur together?
Babies may have cleft lips with or without cleft palates. Cleft palates may also occur without cleft lips
Do cleft palates cause ear infections?
Ear infections are more common in babies born with cleft palates
How do you feed a puppy with a cleft solid food?
This is a question for a vet. Cleft palates are a genetic defect and don't go away
Ill make facebook group for teens and kids and anyone else who has a personal connection to cleft palate just tell me cause I want to but I only have 1 other friend and cleft lip is welcome also?
It is a great idea to make a Facebook page for teens and kids with cleft palates. When they search "cleft palates" your group will show up and they can join.
What are the potential causes of a cleft lip?
Cleft lip is a congenital malformation in which the left and right sides of the upper lip do not join up properly. There may be genetic influences, as well as environmental or nutritional causes, but these are poorly understood. The proximate cause of cleft lip is a fusion defect, though.
Why are some babies born with cleft pallet?
Babies are born with cleft palates due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that affect the development of the lip and palate during early pregnancy. These factors can include hereditary predispositions, maternal health issues, and exposure to certain medications or substances. Cleft palates occur when the tissues that form the roof of the mouth do not fully come together, leading to a gap. The exact cause can vary, and in many cases, it is not attributed to any single factor.
Are identical twins born with cleft palets?
Identical twins can be born with cleft palates, but the occurrence is not guaranteed. Cleft palates result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and while identical twins share the same genetic makeup, they may still have differences in how these factors manifest. Each twin's risk of having a cleft palate can vary even among identical siblings. Overall, the likelihood of cleft palate in twins is influenced by family history and other risk factors.
If you have a clef palate will you pass the gene to your baby?
It can be passed on geneticaly- but can occur in infants who's parent's do not have cleft palates (they can posses the gene without having in physical signs of it). In developed countries, cleft palates can be easily fixed after birth with surgery. One in every 600 to 800 infants are born with cleft palates. It is very fixable, and therefore no reason to not have children.
Why do cleft palates cause ear infections?
Cleft palates can cause ear infections because they can disrupt the normal function of the Eustachian tube, which helps regulate pressure in the middle ear and drain fluid. When this function is compromised, it can lead to fluid buildup in the middle ear, providing a breeding ground for bacteria that can cause infections.
Why would someone need to have lip surgery?
Cleft lip and cleft palates are caused when the facial structure isn't developed properly as a fetus and can cause feeding and growth problems in infants. Lip surgery is available for people born with these defects and can change the aesthetics and structure of the face.
I forgot the name of the orgnazation that lets people make a donation for the children that are born with that defect the can restore their smile.?
One web site is 'Doctors without borders'. Good for you. Some countries have numerous numbers of children with cleft lip/cleft palates for an undetermined reason Or you could contact UNISEF.
How can cleft lip and palate be preventable?
"Scientists are researching methods to prevent cleft lips and cleft palates. One finding, according to research studies, is that mothers who take multivitamins containing folic acid before conception and during the first two months of pregnancy may reduce their risk of giving birth to a baby with a cleft." - content provided by OperationSmile.org (see link below for more information) As of now, there are no cures for a cleft lip or palate other than surgery after the child has been born.
