Leo’s Story
There is a word I never ever want to hear again at the start of a sentence from a medical professional: “Unfortunately”. Leo was born with unilateral cleft lip only (intact palate). Read Leo’s Story
Stephen’s Story
Before Stephen was born I worried about a lot of things. Stephen was born with cleft lip and palate and was fitted with a NAM. Read Stephen’s Story
Kyle’s Story
We went to the 20wk scan excited to see our baby and find out if it was a boy or girl. Read Kyle’s Story
Oliver’s Story
Oliver’s unilateral cleft lip and palate was detected at the 20 week scan. Read Oliver’s Story
Aidan’s Story
Within a few minutes of him being born the midwife said “oh oh” (not something you want to hear when you’ve just given birth). Read Aidan’s Story
Alannah’s Story
Hi my name is Alannah. I am 11 years old and I live with my mum, dad and my little sister. Read Alannah’s Story
Taj’s Story
Finding out we were pregnant for the first time was one of the most memorable days of my life. Read Taj’s Story
Per’s Story
Our son Per was born on 29 December 2005. When my water broke at three in the morning, I woke my husband, crazy with excitement and nerves. Read Per’s Story
Sahara’s Story
Sahara’s cleft lip and palate was discovered at my 20-week scan. Read Sahara’s Story
Bo’s Story
Bo was born in China with a cleft lip and palate. Read Bo’s Story
Alyssa’s Story
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My name is Alyssa and I am 17 years old. Read Alyssa’s Story
Kelly’s Story
On the day of my operation, my parents came with me to the hospital. Read Kelly’s Story
Eve’s Story
When Danielle discovered she was pregnant four years ago, she had a dream it would be twins. Read Eve’s Story
These family stories offer individual perspectives on each family’s cleft journey. Your experience may be similar or very different.