Newborn Hearing
Newborn Hearing Screening The Newborn Hearing Screening team at the Women and Children’s Hospital runs a program to check the hearing of all newborn babies. This program helps find babies with hearing loss early, so they can get the right support. This can help prevent problems with talking and social skills as they grow. How the Screening Works - (See video here)
Collaboration: The team works closely with the Audiology department. If the first test doesn't give a clear result, Audiology will do more tests. Timing: Every newborn will get a hearing test, usually while you are still in the hospital. If we can't get a clear result, we may ask you to come back for another test. Purpose of the Screening To find babies with hearing loss early so they can get help and advice from the start. Safety of the Test The hearing test is safe and has no risks. How the Test is Done The test, called AOAE (automated otoacoustic emission), takes just a few minutes: A small, soft earpiece is put in your baby’s ear. Soft clicking sounds are played. The inner part of the ear (the cochlea) responds to the sounds, and the equipment records this response. This simple and quick test helps ensure your baby’s hearing is checked early on. For further information on the hearing screening click this link.
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