Having your baby prodded and poked by a doctor or midwife after his birth may not be your ideal for him, when all you want to do is have him close. However, it is vital to your baby’s health – and knowing what to expect will help ease any fears you may have.
WITHIN MINUTES OF BIRTH
APGAR CHECK
This is done 1 minute, 5 minutes and 10 minutes after birth. The Apgar tests were developed by American Dr Virginia Apgar in the 1950s to help doctors and nurses assess the condition of a newborn.
It looks at five important health indicators:
Assessing whether your baby’s skin is pale or blue. A
