Child Development

hearing loss can be prevented?

Prenatal illnesses account for 5-10% of the cases of congenital hearing loss

All medications used during pregnancy don't harm the baby

Hearing loss is the most common birth defect

Regular exercise can cause the baby to develop hearing loss

Infections can cause prenatal hearing loss

About 3 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss

Someone who has hearing loss might be able to hear some sounds

Jaundice can result in hearing loss

Avoid cigarettes and alcohol during pregnancy to prevent prenatal hearing loss