"I was told the Apgar score was 8. Is that okay?" "What are they doing to the baby right after birth?" — Procedures ...

The Apgar score is a quick assessment of a newborn baby 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. Healthcare professionals report the newborn’s status based on observation to see if the newborn needs extra ...

An objective assessment for post-surgical patients is critical to decreasing mortality and improving patient outcomes, according to an editorial published in Anesthesiology by Atul A. Gawande, MD, MPH ...

The Apgar test grades infants in five areas, including skin tone. Babies of color score lower, and may be subjected to unnecessary treatment. By Roni Caryn Rabin Shortly after they’re born, infants ...

Women exposed to agricultural pesticides, even before becoming pregnant, may be putting their newborn's health at risk. A new University of Arizona study links those exposures to poorer health in ...