Keezia’s Journey
Remember…. You are not alone!
Give yourself some time to breathe today 🌬
Read about Keezia’s journey with her cleft cutie 🥰
“The first couple of days after finding out your baby has a cleft lip and palate is really hard.
I started researching and preparing myself.
I joined the Cleft Friends Whatsapp Group.
The moms were so supportive and they really helped me when I felt so despondent.
First operation was at 3 months and second operation took place when he was 1 years old.
Now my cleft cutie will be 3 years old next week and he is thriving.
He speaks, eats and plays just like all toddlers his age do.” – Keezia, Western Cape

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