Prenatal Consultations at the UI Health Craniofacial Center
Prenatal Consultations at the UI Health Craniofacial Center
The face is formed by 6 weeks of life, and the 20-week ultrasound may show your baby with a cleft lip and possibly also a cleft palate.
At the Craniofacial Center, we welcome you to schedule a prenatal consult to meet our dedicated cleft team. We can also provide the opportunity to meet other families whose children are born with a cleft lip and palate. We will be with you from Day 1 to help your child lead a healthy, normal life. We will be with you throughout the child's life, from pregnancy to adulthood.
We have been caring for children with facial cleft for 75 years and have considerable experience from birth through well into adulthood.
The Craniofacial Center at UI Health is the only fully dedicated center in the State of Illinois that has the capability of meeting ALL the needs of a cleft child. It is fully accredited by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
Today, 2D/3D ultrasound can identify cleft and craniofacial conditions. A prenatal consult can reassure expecting parents that their newborn will receive comprehensive care at the center from Day 1, that can help their child to lead healthy, normal lives. Our staff is here to provide care for the child and help the parents feel comfortable caring for their child. We will be with you throughout the child's life, from pregnancy to adulthood. We understand the stress this adds to your joyous expectation and are here 5 days a week to support you in any way.
Make an Appointment
For prenatal consults, please reach out to our nurse Sonja Amezcua at 312.996.7546. These consults are provided at no cost to you, regardless of insurance provider.
