{"id":388,"date":"2022-01-06T23:16:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T23:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swankfamilyhearing.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/newborn-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2022-08-31T10:49:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T17:49:48","slug":"newborn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swankfamilyhearing.com\/hearing-loss\/newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearing loss is the 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

Diagnosing Hearing Loss in Newborns<\/h2>\n\n\n
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. Follow-up testing<\/a> can confirm whether your baby truly has a hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Are the Causes of Newborn Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n
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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
Premature birth or other complications<\/li>
Family history of hearing loss<\/li>
Frequent or chronic ear infections<\/li>
Infections such as meningitis or cytomegalovirus<\/li>
Exposure to very loud noises<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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 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
Signs of Hearing Loss in a Newborn<\/h2>\n\n\n
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
Failure to startle when exposed to a sudden, loud noise<\/li>
No recognition or response to your voice<\/li>
Limited, poor or nonexistent speech<\/li>
Inattentiveness<\/li>
Difficulty learning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
Infant Hearing Loss Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n
Treatment depends upon the type and extent of hearing loss your child experiences. Hearing aids<\/a>, assistive listening devices or cochlear implants are all commonly used to treat hearing loss. Your child\u2019s audiologist<\/a> is best qualified to make a recommendation based on their individual situation.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Call Swank Family Hearing at (775) 322-3269<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n
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