Choosing Life: How Parents Supported Baby with Cleft Lip and Palate

When doctors informed Sara and Chris that their unborn baby had a bilateral cleft lip and palate, they were given a choice that many families face — whether to continue or end the pregnancy. For Sara and Chris, the answer was clear: they wanted their baby, Brody, to be born and given every support possible.

 

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A cleft lip and palate happen when the tissues in the baby’s face don’t fuse properly during pregnancy. These conditions affect thousands of babies every year and often require surgery and therapy to address eating, speaking, and breathing difficulties.

 

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Sara and Chris have since focused on raising awareness and supporting other families facing similar situations. Brody underwent surgery and is now on a path to recovery. His parents emphasize that every child deserves love and care, regardless of physical differences.

 

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