{"id":216,"date":"2020-07-28T13:14:03","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T18:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ormsonhearing.fm1.dev\/pediatric-audiology-overview\/newborn-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2021-09-22T15:40:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T20:40:11","slug":"newborn-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/pediatrics\/newborn-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing loss is the most common birth defect, with two to three out of one thousand babies born with a hearing impairment. It\u2019s important to catch this early, as hearing plays a crucial role in a child\u2019s social and emotional development, and is key to their speech and language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosing Hearing Loss in Newborns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hospitals screen a newborn\u2019s hearing shortly after birth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysfirsttest.org\/newborn-screening\/conditions\/hearing-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Up to 10 percent of infants do not pass the initial hearing test<\/a>, but this is often the result of movement and crying during the exam, or a buildup of fluid or vernix (the waxy, white protective coating that babies are born with) in the ears. Follow-up testing can confirm whether your baby truly has a <a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/pediatrics\/hearing-loss\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"217\">hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Causes of Newborn Hearing Loss?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While most babies are born with normal hearing, there are some who do have a hearing loss at birth, or develop one early in childhood. Risk factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-col-2\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5598959\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premature birth<\/a> or other complications.<\/li><li>Family history of hearing loss.<\/li><li>Frequent or chronic ear infections.<\/li><li>Infections such as meningitis or cytomegalovirus.<\/li><li>Exposure to very loud noises.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The earlier you catch your child\u2019s hearing loss, the better. Babies rely on their hearing right from the start in order to develop speech and language skills. Left untreated, a hearing loss can lead to delays in language development and social coping skills. If there is a problem, early detection can prevent many of these issues, and put your child on the proper track for learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1280x457.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of an audiologist using an otoscope to examine a child held by another adult\" class=\"wp-image-367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1280x457.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1536x548.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Hearing Loss in a Newborn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Newborn hearing loss sometimes develops shortly after birth. Even if your child passes the initial hearing screening, these signs and symptoms may indicate a hearing impairment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-col-2\"><li>Failure to startle when exposed to a sudden, loud noise.<\/li><li>No recognition or response to your voice.<\/li><li>Limited, poor, or nonexistent speech.<\/li><li>Inattentiveness.<\/li><li>Difficulty learning.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infant Hearing Loss Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment depends upon the type and extent of hearing loss your child is experiencing. <a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/pediatrics\/hearing-aids\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"220\">Hearing aids<\/a>, assistive listening devices, or cochlear implants are all commonly used to treat hearing loss. Your child\u2019s audiologist is best qualified to make a recommendation based on his or her unique situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is the most common birth defect, with two to three out of one thousand babies born with a hearing impairment. It\u2019s important to catch this early, as hearing plays a crucial role in a child\u2019s social and emotional development, and is key to their speech and language skills. Diagnosing Hearing Loss in Newborns&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":215,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=none] | Treating a newborn with a hearing disorder can&#039;t begin without identification. Have your newborn screened for hearing loss. 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