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Apgar Score

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

An Apgar (AP-gar) score is a quick reading of your baby's condition at birth. At 1 and 5 minutes after birth, the baby is checked for skin color, heart rate, movement, breathing, and reflexes. Each is rated from 0 to 2. The Apgar score is the total of the ratings. The score at 5 minutes gives a better picture of how well your baby did during labor and delivery. Babies born before the due date or at a high altitude may have a lower score. The Apgar cannot predict how well your child will grow and develop.

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