#asktheexpert on baby birth we were given documents. there is a mention of hearing test. as baby was premature, we got busy. should we go for hearing test now? what test name! the baby listens sounds and gets surprised, he hears but if both ears need s to be checked?

1 Answer

ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 2 months old now if baby was born prematurely then you need to do 2 test one is called OAE which can be done now and other is BERA whyis done after 3 months age

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