Cleft lip changes the anatomical structure and aesthetic shape of the face, causing many consequences, especially functional disorders in eating, breathing, and pronunciation in young children, and severely affecting the psychology of the patient and family. There are many types of cleft lip and jaw, the most common of which is cleft lip and maxilla.

In Vietnam, the rate of children with congenital cleft palate is increasing. The defect causes children to have many difficulties in eating and communicating, making them feel inferior about themselves. Parents need to learn and supplement related knowledge about cleft palate in children to make caring for children easier.

Among congenital malformations, cleft palate has the highest rate. The cause of this condition is very complex and is often related to genetic factors and environmental factors that affect pregnancy, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy.

Vietnam is one of the countries with a high rate of children with cleft palate. Currently, with the advancement of modern medicine, the treatment of cleft palate surgery in children has become simpler and more effective. The following article will help parents learn about the necessary knowledge to have the best preparation before performing cleft palate surgery for children.

Cause of the disease is not clear, the pathogenic mechanism is believed to be rupture of membranes in early pregnancy leading to the development of many amniotic bands from the chorion side of the amniotic membrane entangled into the embryo or germ disc.

The neural tube is the core foundation for the development of a complete nervous system in children in the early stages of pregnancy. The neural tube develops very early, from the 3rd week of pregnancy and gradually closes until the 28th day of pregnancy, when it will completely form the spine and brain of the fetus. Neural tube defects are conditions in which the neural tube does not close completely.

Cleft palate is a birth defect that is not life-threatening and can be corrected by surgery, but has a significant impact on the life and health of children. Early detection of cleft palate helps parents prepare psychologically and necessary things in the process of giving birth and taking care of the baby after birth.

Nowadays, fetal malformations are on the rise due to various reasons. Therefore, knowledge about pregnancy and how to prevent fetal malformations during pregnancy is not only a top concern for families in general and the whole society in particular.

Amniotic band syndrome is a rare condition in which bands of amniotic sac membrane separate and become entangled with the baby’s fingers, toes, or other parts of the body. This constriction can cause a variety of complications, depending on the location of the amniotic bands and how tightly they are wrapped. However, in some cases, babies are born with functional disabilities in parts of their bodies.

Mid-trimester ultrasound is a paraclinical method that helps pregnant women monitor the development of the fetus during this period. Mid-trimester ultrasound images can show some physical characteristics of the fetus that have developed up to this point.