Cleft lip and palate can be passed on to offspring, and its development is often associated with genetic factors, genetic mutations, and pharmacologic and environmental factors.
The incidence of cleft lip and palate is usually significantly higher in individuals with both parents with cleft lip and palate than in the normal population, and there is still a probability of intergenerational transmission of cleft lip and palate in individuals with both grandparents with cleft lip and palate.
However, there is no need to worry that if a parent has a cleft lip and palate, the child will definitely have a cleft lip and palate, it is not necessarily hereditary, there is only a certain chance of inheritance. Prenatal screening is recommended for those with a family history of cleft lip and palate, and ultrasound can be used in the third trimester of pregnancy to show whether the fetus has any abnormal lesions.
If the newborn is diagnosed with cleft lip and palate, it is important to consult a doctor and follow the prescribed sequence of treatment.
Regular checkups are recommended to prevent the birth of a child with cleft lip and palate.