The Newborn

-most crucial time for newborn is the 1st minute after birth.

-at this time all systems must begin to function on their own.

-transition from being a fetus dependent on the mother to being an air breathing independent individual is complex.

-infants must breathe, eat and eliminate for themselves

-Apgar Score, based on a quick series of tests are given after 1st minute of birth to assess the baby 's physical health.

-scores run from 0 to 10 with 10 meaning baby is doing well.

-infants with a score of 10 have 99.9% chance of survival.

-at 1 year 3.6% of babies with Apgars 0-3 were neurologically impaired.

-2.8% of babies with Apgars of 4-6 showed abnormality

-1.6% of babies with Apgars of 7-10 showed abnormalities