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Cleft lip and palate is due to tissues of the face not properly joining together during development. They are a type of birth defect. The cause in most cases is unknown. Risk factors include smoking during pregnancy, diabetes, an older mother, obesity, and certain medications such as some used to treat seizures.
Click here to view a larger image. Click here to view a larger image. Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a babyâs lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. Together, these birth defects commonly are called âorofacial cleftsâ. These birth defects happen early during pregnancy.lick here to view a larger image. Click here to view a larger image. Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a babyâs lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. Together, these birth defects commonly are called âorofacial cleftsâ. These birth defects happen early during pregnancy.