Patient's question:
My wife had a cesarean section for the baby two days ago. It's only 37+1 weeks, a bit premature, weighing a little over three pounds. She was put in an incubator, and later had a hearing screening. The left ear passed after several attempts. The doctor said to come back for another test in forty-two days postpartum. We are quite worried and don't know what to do.Doctor's answer:
One of the newborn screening programs is hearing screening, which should be suitable for full-term infants. If your child is premature, you should correct the age and then undergo this test. The first check is not important. I think it is highly related to his prematurity, and it may also be related to the child's lack of cooperation. I suggest you do the test again after 42 days, and the next check may be very normal.