“Could my auditory nerve get damaged at birth?”
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Male | 17 years old
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Ear-NoseandThroatDoctor(ENT)Ear-NoseandThroatDoctor(ENT)While its relatively uncommon, it is possible that birth trauma including the use of forceps clamps could result in damage that affects hearing, particularly if there was pressure applied near the base of the skull or ear. That said, direct injury to the auditory nerve from forceps delivery is rare, but not impossible, especially if there were signs of bruising, facial asymmetry, or other nerverelated issues shortly after birth.