The electrodes then measure if the brain is detecting the sounds. Again, this is completely painless and will in no way harm your baby. These tests are most often done while the baby sleeps. It is very unlikely that your baby has a hearing problem. However, if your baby does not pass the second screening, you will be referred to a hearing specialist for additional testing.
Good hearing is extremely important for the development of speech and language skills.
Special programs have been developed to help you and your family prevent or lessen learning problems associated with hearing loss. The Newborn Hearing Screening program at Evangelical offers information directing parents to the various programs and organizations available. You will be given the results of the hearing screening at the time of the test. Newborn hearing screening is only the first step in monitoring your child's auditory health. Children can develop a hearing loss in the first few years of life due to recurrent ear infections, serious illness, chronic illness or a family history of hearing impairment.