M illions of children in developing
countries are suffering with cleft
lip and palate. Condemned to a
lifetim e of pain and suffering.
The good news is virtually a ll
of these children can he helped.
The Sm ile Train provides life
changing free cleft surgery which
lakes as little as 45 minutes and
costs as little as $250 . It gives
desperate children not just a new
sm ile— but a new life.
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A Healthy Diet During Pregnancy Can Help Prevent Birth Defects And Clefts. Diet is an important part of pregnancy. Eat a healthy diet that contains lots of fruits and vegetables and foods
fortified with folic acid. According to the U.S. Government, women who plan to have a child should be sure to take sufficient levels of folic acid
(400
micrograms per day) during pregnancy to
help prevent neural tube defects and reduce the risk for cleft lip and palate. When folic acid is taken one month before conception and throughout the first trimester, it has been proven to
reduce the risk for neural tube defects by
50
to
70
per cent. Be sure to receive proper prenatal care, quit smoking, and follow your health care provider's guidelines for foods to avoid during
pregnancy. Foods to avoid may include raw or undercooked seafood, beef, pork or poultry; delicatessen meats; fish that contain high levels of mercury; smoked seafood; fish exposed to indus-
trial pollutants;
raw shellfish or eggs;
soft cheeses;
unpasteurized milk;
pâté; caffeine;
alcohol; and unwashed vegetables. For more information, visit www.Sm ileTrain.org.
‘All nonprogram expenses are paid for with start-up grants from our founding supporters. The Smile Train is a
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