Articles for parents who have noticed something about their newborn’s ear shape and want to understand what they are seeing before an evaluation.
Articles for parents who have noticed something about their newborn’s ear shape and want to understand what they are seeing before an evaluation.
No. They explain common terms and situations in general. Only a clinician who examines your baby can tell you what applies to your baby’s ears.
Start with our guide for newborn parents, then call 214-540-1428 if you would like an evaluation.
Not passing the newborn hearing screen in one ear does not mean your baby has hearing loss. It means a follow-up test is needed, so keep…
Microtia is uncommon. When a baby is born with a small or incompletely formed outer ear, the first priorities are a hearing check and connecting with…
Ears that stick out usually have a less-defined inner fold, a deep ear bowl, or both. Some newborn ears settle in the first days; others keep…
No. They explain common terms and situations in general. Only a clinician who examines your baby can tell you what applies to your baby’s ears.
Start with our guide for newborn parents, then call 214-540-1428 if you would like an evaluation.