Quick test performed on a newborn baby immediately after birth to assess their overall health and well-being. Not a one-time test and can be repeated throughout the first minutes of life.
Developed by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton in 1973. Goes beyond simple reflexes to provide a more comprehensive picture of a baby's strengths, emerging personality, and potential areas of concern.
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT NETWORK NEUROBEHAVIORAL SCALE (NNNS)
An 'offspring' of the NBAS. Provides an assessment of the newborn's behavior, neurological and stress responses, and regulatory capacities.
