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04:25 Cleft lips and palates are common birth defects where part of the lip and/or palate is missing or unjoined, but it is just a visible difference and not a disability.

08:57 Cleft lips and palates occur when the different tissue plates in the face fail to come together during development, resulting in a visible difference in the lip and/or palate.

13:07 Cleft lips and palates can be caused by genetics, as well as factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, diabetes, obesity, and certain epilepsy medications, and the exact cause of these developmental defects is still not fully understood.

18:01 Cleft lips and palates can have different rates of occurrence among different ethnic groups, and while some cleft palates may not be visible, they can still cause health problems and challenges for individuals, such as difficulties with teeth formation, nursing, and speech.

22:38 Babies born with cleft lips or palates will typically undergo a major surgery before the age of one to repair the cleft, and this is just the first of many surgeries they may need throughout their childhood and teenage years.

27:26 Children born with cleft lips or palates may require multiple surgeries, including jaw alignment surgery, bone grafts, and rhinoplasty, but the prognosis is usually good and the outcome is often successful, although scarring can occur; parents are encouraged to be open and supportive of their child's facial difference and to not let it affect their self-esteem or abilities.

32:08 In developing countries, there are significant challenges and stigma associated with cleft lips and palates, often leading to blame and shame for the mother and potential tragic outcomes.

36:45 Smile Train and Operation Smile are organizations that train doctors and provide medical care for children with cleft lips and palates in developing countries.

41:20 People who want to adopt a child from a developing country sometimes choose to adopt a child with an unrepaired cleft lip or palate.

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