On May 3rd, 2016
Cleft Surgery and Nutrition
Many beautiful new smiles were made during our Cleft Medical Exchange this April!
Mary Beth before and after cleft repair surgery
Before the surgeons could work their magic, the children all had to meet several important milestones, one being that babies must weigh at least ten pounds before having surgery. Ten pounds doesn’t sound like a difficult weight to meet; however, one of the most immediate concern for a baby born with a cleft lip and palate is weight gain. Read more.
