The International Agency for Research on Cancer also lists fiberglass as a potential cancer risk. The fiberglass industry disputes the claims. It's the similarity between the fibers in asbestos and fiberglass which has caused the debate. The fiberglass industry says its studies show fiberglass is harmless, if proper procedures are used. Another look Babies born with a cleft lip and palate can lead normal lives and no longer suffer with physical defects for life.
Treatment starts at birth and the first of several corrective surgeries is done at three months.
Andrew has just had the surgery to correct his cleft lip. The stitches come out after a week and the scar is already faint. The cleft palate is closed at 9 months. Without closing the palate, normal eating is not possible and speech develops abnormally. NAT Babies wear elbow guards for two weeks and parents are asked to hold them or keep them in safety seats.