👶 Quick Guide to APGAR Scoring! A fast, reliable way to check how well a newborn is adjusting to life outside the womb — done at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. 📊 7–10 = Normal – Routine care 📊 4–6 = Moderate difficulty – Monitor closely 📊 0–3 = Severe distress – Emergency action needed #apgarscore #NursingSchool #pediatricnursing #nursingstudents #NurseLife #ClinicalSkills #FutureNurse #qlexnursing #NurseEducator #ExamPrep #MaternityNursing #studynursing #rn #lpn #atiteas #hesia2exam | QLexNur

Immediately after birth, your birth team will asses your newborn using the APGAR score. This tests your baby’s reflexes, breathing, skin color, and muscle tone, and helps them make a quick decision if your newborn needs any extra care. 🤰🏼Hi mama, I’m Trish, also known as @labor.nurse.mama. Did you just have a baby and you feel overwhelmed with all the info out there? Click the link in bio to check out The Newborn Academy: How to Succeed at Newborn Care which is everything you need to know all