| "The Apgar represents a composite of tests, which reflects the infant's health at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. The score at 5 minutes is usually higher than the score at 1 minute. A score of 7 to 10 is considered normal. Below 7 indicates difficulty breathing. The rating is based on point system which gives a score of 0, 1, or 2 in each of five categories: |
heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, color, and reflex irritability." |
Great Expectations--An Illustrated Guide to Your Pregnancy, Your Birth, Your Baby by Antonia van der Meer (c) 1993, p. 213 |
