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Prenatal Counseling and Delivery Preparation for Families Expecting a Baby with Cleft Lip and Palate
Coordinators in the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment and the Plastic Surgery nurse coordinator at CHOP partner to address many of the fears associated with this prenatal finding, and prepare families for caring for their child after delivery.

Surgical Care for Teens with Cleft Lip and Palate
Because the face and oral structures change as a child grows, the interdisciplinary team in our Cleft Lip and Palate Program follows children from before birth through adolescence.
State-of-the-Art Care for Cleft Lip/Palate: Nasoalveolar Molding Program
One of the most important advances in the care of cleft lip and palate in the last 30 years is nasoalveolar molding (NAM).

Cleft Care: From Birth Through Adolescence
Review a timeline of common cleft lip/palate procedures and typical age of treatment, from birth to adolescence.
Supporting Cleft Patients and Families Mentally and Emotionally on Their Care Journey
Having a congenital appearance difference may present a variety of challenges for children and their families. Our dedicated psychosocial support services team is here to help you navigate challenges and maximize well-being.

Beyond Therapy – Supporting Cleft Lip and Palate Families in Our Communities
Learn about the international outreach missions, community partnerships and family events that support patients and families with cleft lip and palate.
Research Innovations: Correcting Cleft Palate in the Basic Science Laboratory
Prenatal correction of cleft lip and/or palate would offer benefits that are not attainable through conventional postnatal treatment. Learn about our work to correct it in the laboratory.

Once Conjoined, Now Thriving: Abby and Erin Delaney
See how the conjoined twins separated at CHOP in 2017 are thriving, thanks for the meticulous planning of their surgical team at CHOP.

Patients Attend Annual Day of Beauty Event
Patients from the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery treated to spa day at local salon.
Update on Delaney Twins Achieves National Attention
Surgical team reports on the dramatic case in New England Journal of Medicine is gaining worldwide attention.