✨ Cleft Palate: What Every Parent Should Know A cleft palate is a condition where a baby is born with an opening in the roof of the mouth. It can be scary to hear at first, but with early care and surgery, most children grow up healthy, strong, and confident. ❤️ ✔ Causes: • Genetics • Certain medications or infections during pregnancy • Nutritional factors (Often, there is no single clear cause — it’s not the parent’s fault.) ✔ Challenges a child may face: • Difficulty feeding • Ear infections •