Why choose Ochsner Children's for your child’s cleft lip and palate care?
At Ochsner Children's, we understand the importance of expert care when your child is born with a cleft lip or palate. Since 1988, we’ve helped families in Baton Rouge, Slidell, Lafayette, Jefferson, New Orleans and Covington, Louisiana, as well as Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Our cleft lip and palate team works hard to help children look and feel their best. We aim for a natural, scar-free appearance with no signs of surgery. Using a team-based approach, we support more than just your child’s appearance, we help them eat, speak and grow with confidence.
About 1 in every 700 babies in the U.S. is born with a cleft lip or palate. This condition happens when parts of the lip or roof of the mouth don’t fully come together during pregnancy. Without treatment, children may struggle with speech, eating, hearing and frequent ear infections. Early care from experienced specialists makes a big difference.