{"id":399,"date":"2019-10-23T09:37:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T16:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.fm1.dev\/hearing\/hearing-loss-hearing-center\/newborn-hearing-screening\/"},"modified":"2021-03-10T13:49:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T21:49:16","slug":"newborn-hearing-screening","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/newborn-hearing-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Hearing Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your baby has been referred to us for a hearing screening, as they either <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\">did not pass their screening<\/a> in the hospital or have not yet had one performed. A hearing screening takes about an hour to complete while your baby sleeps and does not cause any discomfort. The following are things you can do to help the testing be as quick and easy as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Before the appointment:<\/strong><ul><li>Try to schedule the appointment at a time when your baby typically naps<\/li><li>Withhold food and sleep prior to testing so that your baby is more likely to fall asleep during the appointment<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bring food, blanket, diapers, binky, and anything else to help keep your baby calm and asleep<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Arrange childcare for siblings (testing must occur in a room that is very quiet)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>At the appointment:<\/strong><ul><li>Arrive with your baby tired but awake<\/li><li>Wait to feed your baby until you are brought back to the testing room<\/li><li>Testing is most effective when your baby is asleep and still<\/li><li>You will be with your baby during the entire test<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1280x457.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1280x457.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1536x548.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is incredibly <a title=\"Oregon Health Authority | https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/oha\/PH\/HealthyPeopleFamilies\/Babies\/HealthScreening\/HearingScreening\/Pages\/index.aspx#:~:text=The%20goal%20of%20the%20Early,are%20enrolled%20into%20early%20intervention\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/oha\/PH\/HealthyPeopleFamilies\/Babies\/HealthScreening\/HearingScreening\/Pages\/index.aspx#:~:text=The%20goal%20of%20the%20Early,are%20enrolled%20into%20early%20intervention\" target=\"_blank\">important to assess the hearing of all children<\/a> before they are 1 month of age, with follow-up occurring before 3 months of age. Early identification of hearing loss helps to <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/\">prevent your child from developing speech, language, or reading difficulties<\/a> later in life. If you are not able to keep your baby\u2019s appointment please reschedule the test as soon as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions regarding test, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact the Willamette ENT Audiology Department at <a href=\"tel:+15034852581\">(503) 485-2581<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your baby has been referred to us for a hearing screening, as they either did not pass their screening in the hospital or have not yet had one performed. A hearing screening takes about an hour to complete while your baby sleeps and does not cause any discomfort. The following are things you can do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":173,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"(503) 581-1567 | Hearing loss doesn&#039;t just impact adults. If you suspect pediatric hearing loss, schedule an appointment for your child immediately.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\r\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n    \"name\": \"How common is hearing loss in newborns?\",\r\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n      \"text\": \"Your baby\u2019s first hearing screening will likely be performed within a few hours or days of birth. 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