Free Guides for Cleft Parents

Guides for parents of babies with cleft lip and/or palate to help you feel a little more ready - and a little less alone.

Cover page of a guide titled 'Preparing for Baby: A Prenatal Guide for Cleft Families' with a photo of a baby wrapped in a beige blanket lying in a crib.

Preparing for Baby

A prenatal preparation guide for parents expecting a baby with a cleft lip and/or palate — practical ideas across medical care, birth planning, feeding, support, and family logistics to help you feel a little more ready before baby arrives.

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Packing for Birth

A hospital bag checklist for parents expecting a baby with a cleft lip and/or palate — what to bring for you, what to bring for baby, and the small extras that make those first days easier.

Preparing for Surgery guide cover — Behind the Smile

Preparing for Surgery

A guide for parents preparing for their baby's cleft lip and/or palate surgery — what to expect before, during, and after, what to ask your care team, and how to feel a little more ready.

Packing for Surgery guide cover — Behind the Smile

Packing for Surgery

A packing list for your baby's cleft lip and/or palate surgery — what to bring, what to skip, and what your hospital might provide for free.