Welcome to Cleft Angels
Cleft Angels has been created with one reason in mind.
When we find out our child has a cleft it is possibly one of the
most scariest moments of our lives. Here at Cleft Angels we intend
to provide you with all the information you may need in order
to be at rest about having a cleft child.
I remember our doctor telling us when we found out, "Don't worry
your baby is perfectly normal."
I felt like I was crawling out my skin. What did he know?
Well beleive it or not...........
YOUR BABY IS PERFECTLY NORMAL.
We have lots of resources for you. We have tried to cover every aspect and
question that you may be asking.
Booklets:
Information for adults, covers all the important stuff like how the mother feels
how the father feels Etc.
Genetics. This book explains how clefts are formed, what the risks are of having another cleft child Etc.
Feeding. This one covers different feeding methods and equipment.
The First 4 years. What you can expect during these important years. Yes there will be some stressful times but there are alot more times of just pure fun and enjoyment.
Surgeory. This one basicaly just prepares you for what to expect. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE NOTE OF MEDICAL PRACTICES. THIS IS MEANT FOR THE USA AND MOST ARE NOT PRACTISED IN SOUTH AFRICA
We also have plenty of quick one page fact sheets so you can find thos answers quickly.
In the video gallery you will find some insperational video's, some educational ones about feeding etc. And then there is also some video's of actual cleft repair surgeory so that you have a full understanding of what is going to happen with your child,
The best is to slowly take your time on this site. The information is not intended to be soaked up in one sitting. Rather keep coming back and read some more.
In the end you will find you will be so calm with all the knowledge you have and you will look back and think to yourself "Why was I so worried?"