{"id":388,"date":"2022-01-06T23:16:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T23:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acadianhearing.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/newborn-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2022-10-25T16:33:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T16:33:41","slug":"newborn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acadianhearing.com\/hearing-loss\/newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"Identify and Treat Newborn Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n{ \n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \n  \"mainEntity\": [{ \n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n    \"name\": \"How Many Children Are Born with Hearing Loss?\", \n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n      \"text\": \"Hearing loss is the most common congenital disability. In 2019, almost 6,000 infants born in the U.S. were diagnosed with hearing loss. This number represents two to three out of 1,000 babies.\u00a0According to the CDC, more than 98% of newborns were screened for hearing loss in 2019, and most states require that hospitals perform them at birth. These tests may be missed during home births, but can be carried out by a trained specialist.\"\n    } \n  }, { \n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n    \"name\": \"How Is Newborn Hearing Loss Diagnosed?\", \n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n      \"text\": \"Newborns usually have their hearing screened by an Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) test shortly after being born. Should they fail, they then receive an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test.\u00a0\" \n    } \n  }, { \n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n    \"name\": \"What Causes Hearing Loss in Infants?\u00a0\", \n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n      \"text\": \"Risk factors for newborn hearing loss include premature birth, family history of similar conditions, frequent or chronic ear infections, infections like meningitis or cytomegalovirus and exposure to loud noises.\u00a0\" \n} \n  }, { \n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n    \"name\": \"How Is Hearing Loss in Babies Treated?\u00a0\", \n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n      \"text\": \"Our provider will determine what treatment will work best for your child. Depending on the type and extent of hearing loss, potential options might include hearing aids or cochlear implants.\"\n    } \n  }] \n  } \n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Newborn Doesn\u2019t Have to Live in Silence&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your voice welcoming them into the world is usually one of the first sounds your baby will hear. However, some newborns may not immediately be able to connect with this because of hearing loss. At Acadian Hearing &#038; Balance Center of Lafayette, L.L.C., we can partner with you to determine if your child is having trouble hearing and find the treatment plan that will work best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Children Are Born with Hearing Loss?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss is the most common congenital disability. In<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 2019<\/a>, almost 6,000 infants born in the U.S. were diagnosed with hearing loss. This number represents two to three out of 1,000 babies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the CDC, more than 98% of newborns were screened for hearing loss in 2019, and most states require that hospitals perform them at birth. These tests may be missed during home births, but can be carried out by a trained specialist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Newborn Hearing Loss Diagnosed?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/acadianhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pediatrics-Newborn-Hearing-Loss-1-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding hand of very small baby in a hospital room setting\" class=\"wp-image-1368\" title=\"Pediatric Newborn Hearing Loss\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acadianhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pediatrics-Newborn-Hearing-Loss-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/acadianhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pediatrics-Newborn-Hearing-Loss-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acadianhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pediatrics-Newborn-Hearing-Loss-1-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Newborns usually have their hearing screened by an Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) test shortly after being born. Should they fail, they then receive an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though approximately 10% of infants do not pass these initial tests, this is sometimes due to movement or crying during the exam, or a buildup of fluid in the ears. Follow-up testing will determine if your child is truly <a href=\"https:\/\/acadianhearing.com\/hearing-loss\/pediatric\/\">experiencing hearing loss<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does My Child Have Hearing Loss?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, hearing loss can develop shortly after birth. If your baby experiences any of the following symptoms, our audiologist can perform additional testing and connect your child with any necessary treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Failure to startle when exposed to a sudden, loud noise&nbsp;<\/li><li>No recognition or response to your voice&nbsp;<\/li><li>Limited, poor or nonexistent speech&nbsp;<\/li><li>Inattentiveness&nbsp;<\/li><li>Difficulty learning&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Hearing Loss in Infants?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk factors for newborn hearing loss include premature birth, family history of similar conditions, frequent or chronic ear infections, infections like meningitis or cytomegalovirus and exposure to loud noises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Hearing Loss in Babies Treated?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our provider will determine what treatment will work best for your child. Depending on the type and extent of hearing loss, potential options might include hearing aids or cochlear implants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Newborn Hearing Loss Early Is Critical&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From their first days, babies rely on their hearing to develop speech and language skills. Additionally, it\u2019s useful for bonding with parents and loved ones by connecting them to the sound of their voices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u2019re Here for Your Family&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, it can be stressful to realize that your child needs treatment for hearing loss. But your family isn\u2019t in this alone. At Acadian Hearing &#038; Balance Center of Lafayette, L.L.C., we\u2019ll help you connect your newborn to a whole world of sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call Acadian Hearing &#038; Balance Center of Lafayette, L.L.C. at <a href=\"tel:+13372370716\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(337) 237-0716<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Newborn Doesn\u2019t Have to Live in Silence&nbsp; Your voice welcoming them into the world is usually one of the first sounds your baby will hear. However, some newborns may not immediately be able to connect with this because of hearing loss. 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