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Treating cleft, breaking stigma
The Statesman Kolkata
|October 31, 2025
The birth of a child is always a moment of immense joy, but for some parents, it can be overshadowed by fear and stigma.
Children born with a cleft lip or palate are often met with whispers, avoidance, and ridicule. Families may hide their children out of fear of social exclusion. This harsh reality stems from some deep-rooted superstitions: some believe it is the parents' fault, others claim it as 'bad karma' from past lives. Some even say that cutting vegetables during a solar eclipse can bring such misfortune. These myths only add to the emotional burden on the parents and child. However, the truth is far from these beliefs.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition October 31, 2025 de The Statesman Kolkata.
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