Cleft Palate Surgery
Surgical repair of cleft palate, timed around each child's development to support feeding and speech.
Understanding Cleft Palate Surgery
Cleft palate is a gap in the roof of the mouth present from birth, which can affect feeding, hearing, and speech development. Surgical repair is timed around your child's growth to give speech the best chance to develop normally. Mediversal Maatri offers this care in partnership with Smile Train.
Conditions We Treat
Cleft of the Soft Palate
A gap in the back, muscular part of the palate, which can affect speech and swallowing.
- Noticed at birth
- Feeding difficulty or milk regurgitating through the nose
- Family seeking timing for repair
Cleft of the Hard Palate
A gap in the bony front portion of the roof of the mouth.
- Noticed at birth
- Feeding difficulty in early infancy
- Family seeking a treatment plan
Complete Cleft Palate
A cleft extending through both the soft and hard palate.
- Noticed at birth
- Feeding difficulty in early infancy
- Family seeking a staged treatment plan
Incomplete Cleft Palate
A partial gap in the palate that does not extend the full length of the roof of the mouth.
- Noticed at birth
- Mild feeding difficulty
- Family seeking timing for repair
Submucous Cleft Palate
A hidden cleft beneath the lining of the palate, sometimes identified later through feeding or speech concerns.
- Persistent nasal-sounding speech
- Feeding difficulty without a visible gap
- Recurrent ear infections
Cleft Palate with Cleft Lip
A cleft palate occurring together with a cleft lip, needing coordinated surgical planning.
- Noticed at birth
- Feeding difficulty in early infancy
- Family seeking a combined repair plan
Recovery & Rehabilitation
From first assessment to clearer feeding and speech, cleft palate care follows a planned path.
Assessment
Pre-Surgical Evaluation
Clinical examination and feeding assessment confirm readiness for surgery, usually planned between 9 and 18 months of age.
Treatment
Surgical Repair
The cleft palate is surgically closed under general anaesthesia to separate the mouth and nose and support normal speech development.
Recovery
Post-Operative Care
Feeding guidance and wound care in the days after surgery support comfortable healing.
Follow-up
Speech & Growth Review
Follow-up visits monitor speech development, feeding, and palate healing as your child grows.
Cleft Palate Surgery questions
Get answers about cleft palate repair, timing, and what to expect through the Smile Train partnership.
Cleft palate repair is typically planned between 9 and 18 months of age, timed to support healthy speech development.
You may benefit from a cleft palate surgery consultation if:
- Your baby was born with a cleft palate
- A cleft palate was identified during a prenatal scan
- You have questions about feeding before surgery
- You want to understand the right timing for repair
- You are seeking free or subsidised surgical care
Timed repair supports feeding, hearing, and speech
Surgery is planned around your child's development, with feeding support and speech follow-up built into the care plan through the Smile Train partnership.
Need help deciding? Our Care Guide can help you understand the surgery, timing, and support available.
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