First monthGuidelineWith your doctor
Newborn hearing and blood screening
A hearing test, and a heel-prick test where your state offers it.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- Hearing loss found early can be treated before speech suffers.
- The heel-prick test finds thyroid and other treatable conditions.
- Tests vary by state, so ask your hospital.
Primary Citation: RBSK
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming