New-born hearing screening

Hearing; screening; newborn; new; born;

In the first few weeks of life your baby will have several routine health checks. One of these checks is a free new-born hearing screening - to make sure that your baby hears the sounds needed to learn to talk.

More information

For information about this screening test in South Australia have a look at this pamphlet about the newborn hearing screening service.

• Your baby's hearing screening 
• For more information have a look at the information about the Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening.
  

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is a national Australian Government service providing support and information for expecting parents and parents of children, from birth to 5 years of age.
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/

• Newborn hearing test
  https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/newborn-hearing-test 

The information on this site should not be used as an alternative to professional care. If you have a particular problem, see your doctor or midwife.