Includes bibliographical references (p. [124]-127) and index.

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- When a child is born with a cleft -- Feeding your child -- The anatomy of clefts -- The causes of clefting -- The cleft palate team -- Preparing for surgery -- Surgery -- Facial and dental concerns -- Speech concerns -- Hearing concerns -- What you need to know -- Appendix A: financial assistance and other resources -- Appendix B: tips on financing health care -- Appendix C: resources for people with facial differences -- Appendix D: selected bibliography of publications on cleft lip and palate -- Appendix E: glossary.