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In the hospital, a routine evaluation called the Apgar test is used to identify whether a baby needs urgent medical care. The test scores on five areas, including breathing rate and skin coloration. Newborns also receive a vitamin K shot and eye drops.
What kinds of tests show the physical condition of newborns in the hospital?
After your baby is born, a doctor or nurse will perform a series of tests to determine your baby’s physical condition. A routine evaluation, called the Apgar test, is used to identify whether your baby needs urgent medical care. After delivery, your baby will also be given a vitamin K shot, eye drops, and newborn screening tests. Your baby may also receive a hearing test and a hepatitis B vaccine.
Breastfeeding plays an important role in a child’s growth and health. Counseling benefits a mother by teaching her techniques to breastfeed, overcome difficulties in latching, know and understand the advantages of lactating, and positioning a baby, besides mentioning the risks and side effects of not breastfeeding.
What happens during an Apgar test?
During an Apgar test, your baby’s heart rate, breathing, reflex response, muscle tone, and skin coloration are measured. These five signs are evaluated at one minute after birth and at five minutes after birth. Each test is given a score between zero and two, and the five scores are added together to make up the Apgar score. The ability of the infant to maintain their temperature and sustain a normal heart and respiratory rate is a general indicator for a successful transition.