Antenatal « CLAPA

Antenatal

If you have recently had a scan indicating that your baby has a cleft, you may have some questions about the condition and you may feel distressed. This section addresses some of these issues and will give you some information about the condition.

Launch of new CLAPA information leaflet

Cleft Lip and/or palate: Information for families and friends
Look at Me!

Inspiring stories and portraits from families using the Spires Cleft Lip & Palate Service
Understanding Cleft Lip & Palate

The basics : an introduction to Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Glossary of medical terms

A list of cleft related terms explained.
Publications & Information Leaflets

CLAPA publishes and distributes a number of booklets and leaflets that offer help and guidance
Feeding Service

CLAPA has a unique feeding service.
A mother’s story

One mother's experience of an ante-natal diagnosis
Branch Network

CLAPA branches provide support to families across the UK.
Parent Support

The most important thing that a parent contact can offer is personal knowledge of the difficulties faced by new parents.
3D/4D bonding scans - Limited availabilty

Free to parents who have already had an antenatal diagnosis of cleft lip