What is an Apgar? The Apgar is a test that the majority of babies are given when they are first born. It’s a test that was developed by an anesthesiologist named Virginia Apgar. She discovered that you could record information on a newborn’s condition and responses in the first five minutes of life that they could make decisions and assessments of the care that baby will need. A score between 7 and 10 is considered excellent and reflects that the baby is in great condition and they will only need regular or routine post-delivery care. There are few problems and … Continue reading →