Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is a relatively common, non-life-threatening abnormality which can have significant effect on maternal bonding. Its aetiology is complex: it can occur in isolation but may be associated with a chromosomal or teratogenic syndrome - an associated syndrome is thought to exist in around 30% of all patients with CLP.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/congenital-disorders/cleft-lip-and-palate-pro