BABY BORN WITH A CLEFT LIP? DON’T PANIC, MAMA. Seeing your baby born with a cleft lip can be scary, especially when you were not expecting it. But mama, there is treatment. A cleft lip is a gap or opening in the baby’s upper lip that happens while the baby is developing in the womb. So what can be done? Surgery can repair the lip. Your baby may also need extra support with feeding, especially if the cleft also involves the roof of the mouth. The timing of surgery depends on your baby’s health and the type of cleft, so your baby should be assessed by the appropriate healthcare team. And please remember: You did not cause this. It is not because you ate something wrong, had intimacy during pregnancy, or failed to take care of yourself. With proper treatment and follow-up, children with cleft lip can grow and live healthy lives. So mama, don’t blame yourself. Get your baby assessed early and start the right care. There is hope. #fyp #CleftLip #NewbornCare #BabyHealth #pregnancyeducationinfertilitysupport - @medicaldoctor48