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Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects. This means they happen while a baby is developing. Normally, the mouth and nose of a baby develop between the first 6 and 12 weeks of growth inside the mother. In some babies, parts of the lips and roof of the mouth don't grow together.
After surgery for cleft palate: 1  Your child may experience more discomfort and pain with cleft palate repair than cleft lip repair. 2  Your child may have nasal congestion. This can be relieved with medication. 3  Your child may stay in the hospital for one to three days and will be given antibiotics to prevent infection.