Dad Overcomes ‘Darkest Moments’ When Baby Born With Cleft Palate Smiles After Surgery

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From the archives: This story was last updated in April 2019.

What does it feel like for new parents who find out their newborn has a cleft palate? A dad in Texas has provided a glimpse into what he went through, and though he admits the journey was emotionally tough, he nevertheless feels greatly rewarded.

It was supposed to be nothing but joy for Matt Martin and his wife, Sara, when they welcomed their twin babies on April 3, 2018. But they got worried when they saw their second son, Cam, at birth.