Will the second baby be normal if the first baby had cleft lip and palate leading to induced abortion?
Jan 22, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
In general, if the first pregnancy is terminated due to cleft lip and palate, the second pregnancy may be normal or may not—this depends on specific circumstances. Medically, cleft lip and palate are usually attributed to complex, multifactorial influences, including genetic factors and environmental factors during embryonic development. When considering another pregnancy, couples are advised to seek timely medical consultation for a genetic evaluation.
Generally, if the first pregnancy resulted in termination due to cleft lip and palate, the second pregnancy may be normal or may not—this depends on specific circumstances and should be evaluated accordingly. If any abnormalities occur during pregnancy, timely medical consultation and treatment are necessary. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. May be normal
In medical terms, cleft lip and palate are usually attributed to complex, multifactorial influences, including genetics and environmental factors during embryonic development. If the cleft lip and palate in the first child was an isolated incident with no family history of such conditions, and all relevant genetic and medical tests are normal, then the second child may develop normally.
2. May not be normal
If there is a familial predisposition to cleft lip and palate—especially if one or both parents have a relevant medical history—the risk of the condition recurring in the second child may increase. Additionally, if the mother was exposed to medications, radiation, or other harmful substances during pregnancy, this could also raise the likelihood of cleft lip and palate occurring again.
Couples considering another pregnancy are advised to seek timely medical consultation for genetic evaluation.
