I was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate and never had this surgery done. It is unnecessary. My teeth are fine, and my speech as well - I also can speak Chinese fluently. My son was born with a unilateral CL & P and I am not having him go through this surgery. It is irresponsible to put a child through an unnecessary surgery that will result in such physical and emotional pain after.
I was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate and never had this surgery done. It is unnecessary. My teeth are fine, and my speech as well - I also can speak Chinese fluently. My son was born with a unilateral CL & P and I am not having him go through this surgery. It is irresponsible to put a child through an unnecessary surgery that will result in such physical and emotional pain after.