{"id":5785,"date":"2025-09-26T08:22:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old?p=5785"},"modified":"2025-10-27T10:27:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T10:27:11","slug":"what-parents-should-know-about-newborn-hearing-screening-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/what-parents-should-know-about-newborn-hearing-screening-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Newborn Hearing Screening Important in the UAE and What Can Parents Expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Bringing a baby into the world comes with a whirlwind of check-ups, vaccinations, and cuddles. One exam that often flies under the radar-yet can change the course of a child\u2019s development-is the newborn hearing screening. From Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah, maternity units across the UAE perform this quick, painless test within the first days of life. But why is it so crucial, and what actually happens during the screening? In this guide,<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/ear\/audiology\/\"><strong>audiology in Dubai<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/ent-doctor-in-dubai\/\"><strong>pediatric ENT <\/strong><\/a>team at<strong> Ascent ENT Speciality Centre<\/strong> in Dubai answer the questions new parents ask most.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why newborn hearing screening matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Hearing loss is more common than you think.<\/strong> Around 1 to 3 per 1,000 babies worldwide are born with a permanent hearing deficit, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Early sound equals stronger speech.<\/strong> Babies learn language by listening. Missing those first six months can lead to delayed speech, reading difficulties, and social challenges.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Timely intervention works.<\/strong> Research shows that fitting hearing aids before 6 months of age allows 80\u201390 percent of children with hearing loss to develop age-appropriate language skills.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The UAE\u2019s commitment to early detection<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) launched a national Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) programme more than a decade ago. Today, both public and private hospitals must offer hearing screening to every newborn before discharge. Parents receive written results and, if needed, a referral for follow-up audiology within 4 weeks. This commitment places the UAE among the global leaders in early childhood hearing care.<a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldunderstanding-the-importance-of-newborn-hearing-screening\/\"><strong>Undersatnding the importance of new born hearing screening<\/strong><\/a> is crucial in today&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two quick tests you\u2019ll encounter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Screening method<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Time needed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Baby comfort<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Result shown as<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A soft probe sends gentle clicks into the ear canal; a microphone records the inner-ear echo.<\/td>\n<td>2\u20133 minutes per ear<\/td>\n<td>Baby can sleep through it<\/td>\n<td>Pass \/ Refer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (A-ABR)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Small stickers (electrodes) on the forehead and behind the ears measure brainstem responses while soft sounds play through earmuffs.<\/td>\n<td>10\u201315 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Completely painless<\/td>\n<td>Pass \/ Refer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/divi:table --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Most Dubai hospitals begin with OAE. If the baby does not \u201cpass,\u201d staff immediately repeat OAE or move to A-ABR before discharge. A \u201crefer\u201d result does <strong>not<\/strong> confirm hearing loss-it simply flags the need for a second test a week or two later, often at an outpatient audiology clinic such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\">Ascent ENT clinic in Dubai.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-step: what parents can expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Timing<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Screening usually occurs 24\u201348 hours after birth or just before discharge for C-section mothers.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Environment<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Lights kept low, baby swaddled or feeding. Quiet surroundings improve accuracy.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>The test itself<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Tiny ear tips or earphones deliver clicks; sensors record responses. No needles or suction devices involved.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Immediate results<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>You receive a form marked <strong>Pass<\/strong> (both ears responded within normal limits) or <strong>Refer<\/strong> (one or both ears need further testing).<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Follow-up pathway<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>If referred, you will book a repeat screen within 1\u20132 weeks. Persistent referral leads to diagnostic ABR by 3 months and, if needed, early intervention (<a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/hearing-aids-in-dubai\/\"><strong>hearing aids in dubai<\/strong><\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/ear\/cochlear-implantation\/\"><strong>cochlear implant surgery in dubai<\/strong><\/a> , speech therapy) before 6 months.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common reasons a newborn \u201crefers\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>&nbsp;fluid in the ear canal right after birth<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Baby was restless or crying during the test<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Equipment position slipped off tiny ears<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Only about 1 percent of referred babies are ultimately diagnosed with permanent hearing loss. Still, the only way to know is to keep the follow-up appointment. Ascent is the <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\">best ENT hospital in Dubai<\/a>, providing advanced facilities and expert care to support accurate hearing assessments for babies.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:image {\"id\":5787,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Infographic-showing-a-simple-timeline_-Birth-Day-0-\u279c-Initial-screen-Day-1\u20132-\u279c-Repeat-screen-Week-1\u20132-if-referred-\u279c-Diagnostic-ABR-By-Month-3-\u279c-Intervention-By-Month-6_-1024x683.png\" alt=\"new born hearing screening stages at ascent ent specialty center\n \" class=\"wp-image-5787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Infographic-showing-a-simple-timeline_-Birth-Day-0-\u279c-Initial-screen-Day-1\u20132-\u279c-Repeat-screen-Week-1\u20132-if-referred-\u279c-Diagnostic-ABR-By-Month-3-\u279c-Intervention-By-Month-6_-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Infographic-showing-a-simple-timeline_-Birth-Day-0-\u279c-Initial-screen-Day-1\u20132-\u279c-Repeat-screen-Week-1\u20132-if-referred-\u279c-Diagnostic-ABR-By-Month-3-\u279c-Intervention-By-Month-6_-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Infographic-showing-a-simple-timeline_-Birth-Day-0-\u279c-Initial-screen-Day-1\u20132-\u279c-Repeat-screen-Week-1\u20132-if-referred-\u279c-Diagnostic-ABR-By-Month-3-\u279c-Intervention-By-Month-6_-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Infographic-showing-a-simple-timeline_-Birth-Day-0-\u279c-Initial-screen-Day-1\u20132-\u279c-Repeat-screen-Week-1\u20132-if-referred-\u279c-Diagnostic-ABR-By-Month-3-\u279c-Intervention-By-Month-6_-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Infographic-showing-a-simple-timeline_-Birth-Day-0-\u279c-Initial-screen-Day-1\u20132-\u279c-Repeat-screen-Week-1\u20132-if-referred-\u279c-Diagnostic-ABR-By-Month-3-\u279c-Intervention-By-Month-6_.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/divi:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The role of an ENT specialist and Audiologist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\">Ascent ENT Clinic<\/a>, our newborn care pathway brings together:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Fellowship-trained pediatric ENT surgeons<\/strong> to identify anatomical issues (e.g., atresia, craniofacial anomalies).<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Certified audiologists<\/strong> to perform diagnostic ABR, otoacoustic emissions, and behavioral hearing tests as your child grows.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Speech and language therapists<\/strong> to guide families on early communication strategies.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Cochlear implant team<\/strong> for infants who need surgical intervention.-<a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldour-doctors\/dr-sharafudheen\/\"><strong>Dr.Sarafudeen<\/strong><\/a> is our leading cochlear implant surgeon in Ascent ENT Specialty center<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Because all services are under one roof, parents avoid the stress of multiple referrals across Dubai.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for parents before the appointment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Try to keep your newborn awake on the car ride so they\u2019ll sleep during the screening.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Bring a familiar blanket or swaddle to keep them calm.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Feed the baby just before the test to encourage stillness.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Record any family history of hearing issues; share it with the audiologist.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if permanent hearing loss is confirmed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Individualised care plan<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Audiologists&nbsp; diagnose the degree and type of loss (sensorineural, conductive, mixed).<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Technology selection<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Options range from soft-band bone-conduction devices for tiny ears to behind-the-ear digital hearing aids and, for profound loss, cochlear implants.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Speech and language support<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Early<a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/speech-therapist-in-dubai\/\"> speech&nbsp; therapy<\/a> helps babies develop listening and spoken-language skills on par with their peers.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Family counselling<\/strong><!-- divi:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Emotional support, parent support groups, and sign-language resources are offered if desired.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to schedule a follow-up or missed screening?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Early sound equals endless possibilities. If your newborn was referred for a second test-or if you simply want peace of mind<strong>&#8211;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldcontact-us\/\"><strong>Book an appointment<\/strong><\/a><strong> with our pediatric audiology team. Call or visit<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Ascent ENT Speciality Centre<\/strong><\/a><strong> to secure your slot today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Because every child deserves to hear their very first lullaby.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;Book For An Appointment &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldcontact-us\/&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldwhat-parents-should-know-about-newborn-hearing-screening-uae\/\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"headline\": \"Why Is Newborn Hearing Screening Important in the UAE and What Can Parents Expect?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"description\": \"This article describes all the details about why newborn hearing screening is important in the UAE and what parents can expect\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"image\": [<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newborn-Hearing-Screening-in-the-UAE_-Why-It-Matters-and-What-to-Expect-980x529.png\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Infographic-showing-a-simple-timeline_-Birth-Day-0-%E2%9E%9C-Initial-screen-Day-1%E2%80%932-%E2%9E%9C-Repeat-screen-Week-1%E2%80%932-if-referred-%E2%9E%9C-Diagnostic-ABR-By-Month-3-%E2%9E%9C-Intervention-By-Month-6_-1024x683.png\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  ],  <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"author\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"@type\": \"Organization\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"name\": \"Ascent ENT Specialty Center\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"url\": \"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  },  <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"publisher\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"@type\": \"Organization\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"name\": \"Ascent ENT Specialty Center\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \"logo\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"url\": \"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascent_logo-1.png\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"datePublished\": \"2025-09-26\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"dateModified\": \"2025-10-07\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bringing a baby into the world comes with a whirlwind of check-ups, vaccinations, and cuddles. One exam that often flies under the radar-yet can change the course of a child\u2019s development-is the newborn hearing screening. From Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah, maternity units across the UAE perform this quick, painless test within the first [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5788,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bringing a baby into the world comes with a whirlwind of check-ups, vaccinations, and cuddles. One exam that often flies under the radar-yet can change the course of a child\u2019s development-is the newborn hearing screening. From Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah, maternity units across the UAE perform this quick, painless test within the first days of life. But why is it so crucial, and what actually happens during the screening? In this guide,<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/ear\/audiology\/\"><strong>audiology in Dubai<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/ent-doctor-in-dubai\/\"><strong>pediatric ENT <\/strong><\/a>team at<strong> Ascent ENT Speciality Centre<\/strong> in Dubai answer the questions new parents ask most.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why newborn hearing screening matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Hearing loss is more common than you think.<\/strong> Around 1 to 3 per 1,000 babies worldwide are born with a permanent hearing deficit, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Early sound equals stronger speech.<\/strong> Babies learn language by listening. Missing those first six months can lead to delayed speech, reading difficulties, and social challenges.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Timely intervention works.<\/strong> Research shows that fitting hearing aids before 6 months of age allows 80\u201390 percent of children with hearing loss to develop age-appropriate language skills.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The UAE\u2019s commitment to early detection<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) launched a national Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) programme more than a decade ago. Today, both public and private hospitals must offer hearing screening to every newborn before discharge. Parents receive written results and, if needed, a referral for follow-up audiology within 4 weeks. This commitment places the UAE among the global leaders in early childhood hearing care.<a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldunderstanding-the-importance-of-newborn-hearing-screening\/\"><strong>Undersatnding the importance of new born hearing screening<\/strong><\/a> is crucial in today's life.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two quick tests you\u2019ll encounter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Screening method<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time needed<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Baby comfort<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Result shown as<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)<\/strong><\/td><td>A soft probe sends gentle clicks into the ear canal; a microphone records the inner-ear echo.<\/td><td>2\u20133 minutes per ear<\/td><td>Baby can sleep through it<\/td><td>Pass \/ Refer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (A-ABR)<\/strong><\/td><td>Small stickers (electrodes) on the forehead and behind the ears measure brainstem responses while soft sounds play through earmuffs.<\/td><td>10\u201315 minutes<\/td><td>Completely painless<\/td><td>Pass \/ Refer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most Dubai hospitals begin with OAE. If the baby does not \u201cpass,\u201d staff immediately repeat OAE or move to A-ABR before discharge. A \u201crefer\u201d result does <strong>not<\/strong> confirm hearing loss-it simply flags the need for a second test a week or two later, often at an outpatient audiology clinic such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\">Ascent ENT clinic in Dubai.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-step: what parents can expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Timing<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Screening usually occurs 24\u201348 hours after birth or just before discharge for C-section mothers.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Environment<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Lights kept low, baby swaddled or feeding. Quiet surroundings improve accuracy.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>The test itself<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Tiny ear tips or earphones deliver clicks; sensors record responses. No needles or suction devices involved.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Immediate results<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You receive a form marked <strong>Pass<\/strong> (both ears responded within normal limits) or <strong>Refer<\/strong> (one or both ears need further testing).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Follow-up pathway<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>If referred, you will book a repeat screen within 1\u20132 weeks. Persistent referral leads to diagnostic ABR by 3 months and, if needed, early intervention (<a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/hearing-aids-in-dubai\/\"><strong>hearing aids in dubai<\/strong><\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/ear\/cochlear-implantation\/\"><strong>cochlear implant surgery in dubai<\/strong><\/a> , speech therapy) before 6 months.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common reasons a newborn \u201crefers\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>&nbsp;fluid in the ear canal right after birth<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Baby was restless or crying during the test<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Equipment position slipped off tiny ears<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Only about 1 percent of referred babies are ultimately diagnosed with permanent hearing loss. Still, the only way to know is to keep the follow-up appointment. Ascent is the <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\">best ENT hospital in Dubai<\/a>, providing advanced facilities and expert care to support accurate hearing assessments for babies.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5787,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Infographic-showing-a-simple-timeline_-Birth-Day-0-\u279c-Initial-screen-Day-1\u20132-\u279c-Repeat-screen-Week-1\u20132-if-referred-\u279c-Diagnostic-ABR-By-Month-3-\u279c-Intervention-By-Month-6_-1024x683.png\" alt=\"new born hearing screening stages at ascent ent specialty center\n \" class=\"wp-image-5787\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The role of an ENT specialist and Audiologist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\">Ascent ENT Clinic<\/a>, our newborn care pathway brings together:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Fellowship-trained pediatric ENT surgeons<\/strong> to identify anatomical issues (e.g., atresia, craniofacial anomalies).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Certified audiologists<\/strong> to perform diagnostic ABR, otoacoustic emissions, and behavioral hearing tests as your child grows.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Speech and language therapists<\/strong> to guide families on early communication strategies.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Cochlear implant team<\/strong> for infants who need surgical intervention.-<a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldour-doctors\/dr-sharafudheen\/\"><strong>Dr.Sarafudeen<\/strong><\/a> is our leading cochlear implant surgeon in Ascent ENT Specialty center<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because all services are under one roof, parents avoid the stress of multiple referrals across Dubai.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for parents before the appointment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Try to keep your newborn awake on the car ride so they\u2019ll sleep during the screening.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Bring a familiar blanket or swaddle to keep them calm.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Feed the baby just before the test to encourage stillness.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Record any family history of hearing issues; share it with the audiologist.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if permanent hearing loss is confirmed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Individualised care plan<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Audiologists&nbsp; diagnose the degree and type of loss (sensorineural, conductive, mixed).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Technology selection<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Options range from soft-band bone-conduction devices for tiny ears to behind-the-ear digital hearing aids and, for profound loss, cochlear implants.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Speech and language support<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Early<a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldservices\/speech-therapist-in-dubai\/\"> speech&nbsp; therapy<\/a> helps babies develop listening and spoken-language skills on par with their peers.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Family counselling<\/strong><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Emotional support, parent support groups, and sign-language resources are offered if desired.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to schedule a follow-up or missed screening?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Early sound equals endless possibilities. If your newborn was referred for a second test-or if you simply want peace of mind<strong>-<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-oldcontact-us\/\"><strong>Book an appointment<\/strong><\/a><strong> with our pediatric audiology team. Call or visit<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ascentent.ae\/website-old\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Ascent ENT Speciality Centre<\/strong><\/a><strong> to secure your slot today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Because every child deserves to hear their very first lullaby.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Parents Should Know About Newborn Hearing Screening UAE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Newborn hearing screening in UAE helps detect hearing issues early. 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