Download or read book Your Cleft-Affected Child written by Carrie T. Gruman-Trinkner and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-10-12 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clefting is one of the most common birth defects and one of the most reparable. Yet parents of clefted newborns often initially respond with fear, shock, and despair. This first guide written specifically for parents explains what a cleft is, why it occurs, and what can be done about it. Topics include surgical procedures, financial assistance, emotional impact, and forming support groups.