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By Mayo Clinic staffMost cases of cleft lip and cleft palate are discovered at birth, but they're increasingly being diagnosed by ultrasound before the baby is born.
After birth, genetic testing may help determine the best treatment for your child, especially if the cleft is associated with a genetic condition. Genetic testing also informs parents of their risk of having additional children with cleft lip or cleft palate.