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Katy woman becomes source of strength and comfort for expectant moms

After learning their son would be born with a cleft lip and palate, the Macias' turned to the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial team at UT Physicians.

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Katy woman becomes source of strength and comfort for expectant moms