hearing loss causes in newborn
In most cases, the answer is no.. Hearing loss may occur at birth, or as the baby grows. The following are reasons that may cause a baby to have a hearing loss at the time of birth or as the baby grows: 1  Low Apgar score â a score of 0-4.  Low birth weight â weighing less than 1,500 grams or 3.3 lbs at birth.
Sensorineural hearing loss (also called nerve deafness). This type of hearing impairment is caused by an abnormality of the inner ear or the nerves that carry sound messages from the inner ear to the brain. The loss can be present at birth or occur shortly thereafter. If there is a family history of deafness, the cause is likely to be inherited (genetic).