Want to know whether your newborn will fare in academics? Well, a test administered to babies at 1 and 5 minutes after birth could predict their school success.
APGAR
This scoring system is used to identify babies at risk for complications or bad outcome from delivery during the early minutes of their life and determine if any medical intervention is needed immediately.
This scoring system is used to identify babies at risk for complications or bad outcome from delivery during the early minutes of their life and determine if any medical intervention is needed immediately.
They found a link between an Apgar score of below seven and lower intelligence in later life.
"It is not the Apgar score in itself that leads to lower cognitive abilities, Dr. the Daily Mail quoted Andrea Stuart, an obstetrician at Central Hospital in Helsingborg, Sweden, as telling Msnbc.
The test, developed by American Dr Virginia Apgar in 1952, checks an infant's heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, skin color and reflex irritability (each on a two-point scale). A score of 8 or above is considered healthy.
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Drug-Induced Birth Defects - Teratogenic Drugs - Causes - Effects - FAQs
Birth defects are abnormalities of function, structure or metabolism that are present since birth. Taking certain drugs during pregnancy can cause birth defects.
Birth defects are abnormalities of function, structure or metabolism that are present since birth. Taking certain drugs during pregnancy can cause birth defects.
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The Secret to Bringing Out Your Child's Hidden Genius!
Want to make sure that your kids' school report card shines bright with good grades and less leaves? Well, in that case, just make they eat a healthy breakfast and lunch, say a group of researchers.
Want to make sure that your kids' school report card shines bright with good grades and less leaves? Well, in that case, just make they eat a healthy breakfast and lunch, say a group of researchers.
