Postnatal Checks

• APGAR Score


  Apgar is a quick test performed on a baby at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.

  The 1-minute score determines how well the baby tolerated the birthing process.

  The 5-minute score tells the health care provider how well the baby is doing outside the mother's womb.
• APGAR Score - Each sign is given a score out of 2, making the total 10, most healthy babies score 9 or 10

  
• Vernix

  • White, waxy substance
  • Natural moisturer and protects the baby’s skin.
• Lanugo

  • Fine hair
  • Starts covering baby’s skin at 22 weeks
  • Helps keep the body the right temperature in the womb
  • Normally disappears before birth but sometimes the baby is born with it.