Are you new to the hearing loss diagnosis and finding it hard to navigate through the twists and turns of the medical system? Does it leave you feeling desperate to find the right answers to help your child?

That’s exactly how our guest, Dr. Megan Becker, felt when she received a CMV and hearing loss diagnosis for her son. In this episode, Megan details her family’s journey from the drawn out process of getting the right diagnosis to an even more drawn out process of navigating the next right steps to the healthcare system.

Megan shares what she wishes she would have known at the beginning of this journey, and gives parents excellent tips about how to navigate through the medical system and how to advocate. for your child. So if you’re struggling through navigating medical experts with your child right now, then I hope that our chat today can give you some clarity on next steps that you can take, or questions that you can ask your doctor or specialist.

Megan’s Top 3 Tips for Advocating for Your Child with Hearing Loss

1. Trust your mama gut if something feels off! You can ALWAYS count on your intuition as a parent to guide you.

2. Get connected with the Deaf/ hard of hearing community as soon as possible! You will have access to resources and information that isn’t widely available in some states.

3. Keep asking questions and ask what are the next steps in the process at the end of your meeting with a medical doctor or specialist. It is up to you to keep “flowing” through the medical system!

Remember, you’re not alone in this journey. Come join the Raising Deaf Kids Community on Facebook and together, we can empower each other to make informed decisions and be the best parents we can be for our deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

To learn more about CMV, check out the National CMV Foundation.