{"id":388,"date":"2022-01-06T23:16:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T23:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acroaudiology.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/newborn-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2022-01-21T17:38:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T17:38:50","slug":"newborn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing loss is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most common<\/a> congenital disability, with two to three out of 1,000 babies born with a hearing loss. It\u2019s essential 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diagnosing-hearing-loss-in-newborns\">Diagnosing Hearing Loss in Newborns<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Most hospitals screen a newborn\u2019s hearing shortly after birth. Up to 10% of infants do not pass the initial hearing test, 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/newborn-hearing-screenings\/\">Follow-up testing<\/a> can confirm whether your baby truly has a hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-causes-of-newborn-hearing-loss\">What Are the Causes of Newborn Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1121\" height=\"1713\" src=\"https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatrics-Newborn-Hearing-Loss.jpeg\" alt=\"Newborn Experiencing a Loss of Hearing \" class=\"wp-image-788\" title=\"Pediatric Newborn Hearing Loss\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatrics-Newborn-Hearing-Loss.jpeg 1121w, https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatrics-Newborn-Hearing-Loss-768x1174.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatrics-Newborn-Hearing-Loss-1005x1536.jpeg 1005w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While most babies are born with normal hearing, some have a hearing loss at birth or develop one early in childhood. Risk factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Premature birth 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 to develop speech and language skills. If left untreated, a <a href=\"https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/pediatric\/\">hearing loss can lead to delays in language development<\/a> 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signs-of-hearing-loss-in-a-newborn\">Signs of Hearing Loss in a Newborn<\/h2>\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 loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"infant-hearing-loss-treatment\">Infant Hearing Loss Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Treatment depends upon the type and extent of hearing loss your child experiences. <a href=\"https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/pediatric\/\">Hearing aids<\/a>, assistive listening devices or cochlear implants are all commonly used to treat hearing loss. <a href=\"https:\/\/acroaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/\">Your child\u2019s audiologist<\/a> is best qualified to make a recommendation based on their individual situation.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call Acro Audiology Hearing Center at <a href=\"tel:+12102395995\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(210) 239-5995<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is the most common congenital disability, with two to three out of 1,000 babies born with a hearing loss. It\u2019s essential 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 Most&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1193,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=&quot;&lt;phone&gt;&quot;] | Newborn hearing loss may not be tested for after a home birth. 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