Episode
How Cleft Lips and Palates Work
47:48
Published: Tue May 25 2021
Description
Cleft lips and palates are common birth defects, but for the kids who have them (and their parents), its no small matter: Years of surgeries, therapy, and possibly lifelong health issues, not to mention the teasing that comes along with looking different. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, the host delves into the connection between our brains and our experiences, questioning the possibility of creating new senses for humans.
00:00 - 02:03 (02:03)
Summary
In this episode, the host delves into the connection between our brains and our experiences, questioning the possibility of creating new senses for humans.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
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A person shares their experience attending an in-person event during the COVID-19 pandemic and expresses concern about the lack of enforcement of mask-wearing rules.
02:03 - 05:53 (03:50)
Summary
A person shares their experience attending an in-person event during the COVID-19 pandemic and expresses concern about the lack of enforcement of mask-wearing rules.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast sheds light on the birth defects of cleft lips and palates, which occur when the lip or palate do not fully form during embryonic development, and affects approximately 1 in every 700 births in the United States.
05:53 - 10:11 (04:17)
Summary
This podcast sheds light on the birth defects of cleft lips and palates, which occur when the lip or palate do not fully form during embryonic development, and affects approximately 1 in every 700 births in the United States.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Join the host in this new podcast as he sets out to examine the interplay between our experiences and the underlying circuitry of our brains, by asking esoteric questions.
10:11 - 13:29 (03:17)
Summary
Join the host in this new podcast as he sets out to examine the interplay between our experiences and the underlying circuitry of our brains, by asking esoteric questions. Also, a discussion on a little notch missing from the upper left of the upper lip.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The FDA mandated extra folic acid in common foods in the late 90s to help prevent cleft lip/palate in babies.
13:29 - 16:45 (03:15)
Summary
The FDA mandated extra folic acid in common foods in the late 90s to help prevent cleft lip/palate in babies. Parents who have a biological child with cleft lip/palate and smoke or drink alcohol during pregnancy increase the risk of birth defects due to reduced absorption of folic acid.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
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Babies with cleft palates may face challenges in latching and sucking when nursing, as well as a higher risk of ear infections and difficulty with hearing and speech development.
16:45 - 22:26 (05:41)
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Babies with cleft palates may face challenges in latching and sucking when nursing, as well as a higher risk of ear infections and difficulty with hearing and speech development.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Babies born with a cleft palate or cleft lip will undergo surgery before the age of one, which is a major surgery requiring anesthesia.
22:26 - 27:20 (04:54)
Summary
Babies born with a cleft palate or cleft lip will undergo surgery before the age of one, which is a major surgery requiring anesthesia. One effective technique called NAM involves covering the cleft with gum tissue and molding the baby's features before surgery.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
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A study found that there are no bonding issues between parents and children with cleft palates or lips.
27:20 - 36:12 (08:52)
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A study found that there are no bonding issues between parents and children with cleft palates or lips. However, in developing countries, parents may blame each other for their child's condition.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
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There are over 100 international medical missions each year which help people with cleft lips and palates, with success stories like Stacey Keach, who had four surgeries.
36:12 - 39:59 (03:47)
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There are over 100 international medical missions each year which help people with cleft lips and palates, with success stories like Stacey Keach, who had four surgeries.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Peyton Manning has donated a significant amount of money to pediatric craniofacial centers, including the renaming of the St. Vincent's Children's Hospital to the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, which specializes in treating children with cleft lips and cleft palates.
39:59 - 43:31 (03:31)
Summary
Peyton Manning has donated a significant amount of money to pediatric craniofacial centers, including the renaming of the St. Vincent's Children's Hospital to the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, which specializes in treating children with cleft lips and cleft palates. The speaker also expresses admiration for Manning's efforts and mentions their own desire to adopt a child with an unrepaired cleft.
EpisodeHow Cleft Lips and Palates Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast explores the connection between our brains and experiences by asking unconventional questions, such as whether we can create new senses for humans.
43:31 - 46:28 (02:57)
Summary
The podcast explores the connection between our brains and experiences by asking unconventional questions, such as whether we can create new senses for humans. Chuck's joke about our immune system not being good at Netflix and chill is also mentioned.