
Course Overview
this class will walk you through:
- Your family's journey from diagnosis to 18 months — What to expect throughout the journey to help you feel prepared.
- Firsthand learnings from other parents — Honest lessons, real-life insights, and "wish I'd known" reflections from fellow cleft parents.
- Practical prep tips for baby's arrival — From must-have baby gear to hospital bag checklists & navigating the first days at home.
- Feeding & soothing parenting tips — Trusted advice on bottles, pacifiers, introducing solids, and open-cup transitions for cleft-affected babies.
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Navigating pre-surgical care & surgery — Understanding taping, NAMs, surgical timing, and how to support your baby’s healing.
- Additional insights — High-level overview of neonatal teeth, reflux, ears, speech, sleep apnea, dry lips, etc.
What’s Inside
This course provides a clear roadmap through your child’s first two years – packed full of practical parenting tips & tricks

Module 1
Resources, Conversations & Support
This module provides an extensive list of resources, ideas for navigating difficult conversations, and general information.

Module 2
Prenatal Appointments, Birth, Year 1-2 Overview
This module addresses the many questions parents face after learning the diagnosis and provides information on what you can expect in the first years.

Module 3
How to Prepare
This module provides a high-level overview of how to prepare for your baby’s arrival.

Module 4
Infant Milk & Pacifiers
This module reviews the cleft bottles and many of the basic questions parents face about feeding their baby and navigating pacifiers.

Module 5
Solids & Cups
This module provides an overview of introducing solids and provides tips & tricks for transitioning to cups, including straws.

Module 6
Pre-surgical Interventions
This module provides an overview of the pre-surgical interventions and outlines tips and tricks for managing each one.Â

Module 7
Surgery
This module shares tips and tricks for navigating lip and palate repair surgery.

Module 8
Additional Topics
This module provides information on Teeth, Reflux, Ears, Speech, Sleep Apnea, Dry Lips.
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