{"id":2373,"date":"2023-11-14T12:39:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T17:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.fm1.dev\/?page_id=2373"},"modified":"2023-11-16T12:10:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T17:10:03","slug":"newborn-hearing-screenings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/audiologist\/newborn-hearing-screenings\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Hearing Screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"When Should My Infant Receive a Hearing Test?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Babies should be tested for hearing loss within one month of their birth. 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Infants with hearing loss might experience developmental setbacks, but when hearing loss is treated, they can learn new skills and connect with the world around them.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Is a Newborn\u2019s Hearing Tested?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"There are two tests typically used to test an infant\u2019s hearing. They are not painful, and babies are often able to sleep through them. Auditory Brainstorm Response Test: This procedure uses electrodes to measure the brain\u2019s response to sound. Otoacoustic Emissions Test: This procedure checks the middle ear\u2019s response to sound.\"\n    }\n    }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newborn Hearing Screenings Are the First Step Toward a Life Full of Sounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A newborn should receive a variety of medical tests upon entering the world, and hearing screenings are no exception. These tests allow providers to determine if your child was born with hearing loss and help them provide the care that will best fit the infant\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should My Infant Receive a Hearing Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/infant-hearing-test.jpg\" alt=\"A baby in a onesie lying on a bed while a doctor places electrodes on it's head.\" class=\"wp-image-2593\" title=\"Pediatric Hearing Screening\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Babies should be tested for hearing loss <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/screening.html\" target=\"_blank\">within one month of their birth<\/a>. Many states require the exam prior to the child leaving the hospital for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child does not pass this initial screening, it\u2019s important to get a full hearing exam within three months of age, and ideally as soon as possible. Doing so will ensure that your baby receives the care they need to fully engage with the many sounds of childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Benefits of Early Detection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Particularly before age 2, children use their hearing to develop communication, social-emotional and other important skills. Infants with hearing loss might experience developmental setbacks, but when hearing loss is treated, they can learn new skills and connect with the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is a Newborn\u2019s Hearing Tested?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two tests typically used to test an infant\u2019s hearing. They are not painful, and babies are often able to sleep through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Auditory Brainstorm Response Test: This procedure uses electrodes to measure the brain\u2019s response to sound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Otoacoustic Emissions Test: This procedure checks the middle ear\u2019s response to sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 10% of infants do not pass these tests, which is sometimes the result of a buildup of fluid in the ears or crying during the exam. Additional testing will determine if your child has hearing loss and is the first step for providing them with the best treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Common Causes of Infant Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Premature birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent ear infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infections like meningitis or cytomegalovirus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to loud noises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of hearing loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following Up Is Crucial If your child does not pass their initial hearing test, it\u2019s important to make sure they receive care from a medical provider. Whether it\u2019s caused by something temporary like fluid in the ears or a long-term condition, an audiologist will provide your child with the best treatment for their needs. Soon enough, they\u2019ll be noticing all the sounds in their world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-text\">\r\n        Call Toledo Clinic ENT at <a href=\"tel:+14197248368\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">419-724-8368<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newborn Hearing Screenings Are the First Step Toward a Life Full of Sounds A newborn should receive a variety of medical tests upon entering the world, and hearing screenings are no exception. 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