What is Newborn Hearing Screening?

Newborn Hearing Screening test helps you identify if your baby has any impairment. Out of every 1000 newborns, 1 to 2 babies suffer from hearing loss in one or both ears. And in 90% of the cases, these are from families with no history of hearing loss. This screening help parents understand the treatment right from the start.

At The Hear Lab, we provide parents the necessary support needed to navigate the process and offer solutions.

Newborn Hearing screening is not mandatory in India, except when the pregnancy and/or delivery involves complications.

Newborn Hearing Screening should be done within the first 4-5 weeks and can be done upto 3 months of age.

Finding out early is gives your babies a better chance to develop communication skills. The sooner we know, the sooner we can provide the necessary treatments and therapies.

The screening just takes a few minutes and is not upsetting to you or your baby.

There are 2 types of Newborn hearing Screening methods:

-         Otoacoustic Emissions and

-        Auditory Brainstem Response Test

At The Hear Lab, our expert team of Pediatric Audiologists offer complete support and guidance through this process. Our compassionate staff and vibrant environment offer you an empathetic and comfortable setting.