For over 40 years, Arkansas Children's has delivered exceptional, compassionate care to children born with cleft lip or palate. Many cleft lip patients are discovered during a prenatal ultrasound, which allows us to prepare expectant parents with information, supplies and treatment options.
You must have a referral from your child's doctor.
Arkansas Children's is recognized for excellence in cleft care, providing families with trusted, multidisciplinary treatment for cleft lip and palate. Our team follows the highest standards to ensure the best outcomes for your child's health and well-being.
Many cleft lip cases are identified during a prenatal ultrasound, allowing us to help expectant parents prepare with:
Our team of experienced specialists provides treatments like bone grafting and nasoalveolar molding (NAM) that makes surgeries more successful. NAM is a retainer-like device that reduces the size of the cleft before surgery.
Because a cleft lip or palate impacts everything from breathing to feeding to emotional and mental health, your child's cleft care team includes pediatric specialists in:
The cleft and craniofacial teams at Arkansas Children's Hospital collaborate with Camp Aldersgate to provide a one-day camp for children living with cleft and craniofacial differences and their family members.
Camp Laughter is a free annual event that occurs the first Saturday in August. This all-day event is for kids ages 5-18, who are in school and have a cleft or craniofacial difference. They can participate in various outdoor activities while connecting with other children just like them and families can build support networks.
"Without [Arkansas Children's], Riley wouldn't be here. So without them and all the work they did to get him to where he is today, we as a family are so thankful and just get to kind of revel in the delight of him and being his parents."
- Meghan Foster
We offer telehealth appointments and have multiple locations around the state in locations convenient for regional travel.
For appointments, questions, or more information about our cleft care services, contact us today.
