1. Early assessment & support
A cleft lip is usually seen at birth or even before birth on ultrasound. Early on, a cleft team
(doctors, nurses, feeding specialists, and others) focuses on:
- Understanding the type of cleft lip and whether the palate is involved.
- Helping the baby feed and gain weight safely.
- Checking overall health and answering family questions.
This stage is about information, reassurance, and planning—not about doing surgery yourself.
This page is for general learning only. It does not give medical advice or describe how to perform surgery.
Any real decisions about cleft lip care must be made with qualified health professionals.