Newborn Hearing Screening Result: Pass (Risk Factors)
Your baby passed their newborn hearing screening in both ears, but because they have one or more risk factors for hearing loss, they will need follow-up hearing tests. Follow-up hearing tests help the care team check your baby’s hearing as they grow and find any changes early. Learn more here.
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Your baby has passed their Newborn Hearing Screening in both ears.
Next Steps:
Your baby will need a follow-up hearing test at 8 to 12 months of age. Audiology will call you to schedule this visit.
Why Does My Baby Need to Have a Follow-up Hearing Test?
Your baby has one or more risk factors for hearing loss (listed below). Even if your baby passed the newborn hearing screening, some types of hearing loss can develop later. A follow-up hearing test checks your baby’s hearing as they grow and can help find any changes early. Finding hearing loss early helps families get the support and care their baby may need.
These risk factors may include:
- NICU stay for 5 days or more
- Needed breathing support for a long time
- Family history of hearing loss
- Had medicines that could affect hearing
- Head or face differences at birth
- Genetic condition with hearing loss
- Heart–lung bypass during surgery
- Bleeding in the brain
- Very low APGAR scores at birth
- Infections during pregnancy
- Low birth weight
- Heart problem at birth
- Diaphragm problem at birth
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Draft Number: 2158Revision Date: August 11, 2026
This content was created to help you care for your child and/or family member. It does not take the place of medical care. Talk with your healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.