APGAR SCORING

The APGAR Scoring System was

developed by Dr. Virginia Apgar as
a method of assessing
the newborns adjustment to
extrauterine life.
 APGAR SCORING

Score:
7 10 Good adjustment,
Vigorous 4-6 Moderately depressed infant, needs airway clearance
0-3Severely depressed infant,in need of resuscitation
ASSESSING THE AVERAGE NEWBORN

Head Circumference 34 35 cm

Temperature 97.698.6 F axillary

Chest Circumference 3233 cm

Heart Rate 120140 bpm

Respirations 3060 bpm

Weight 2.5 to 3.4 kg

Length 46 to 54 cm
 BREASTFEEDING AND ROOMING IN

ROOMING-IN-an arrangement in a hospital

whereby a newborn infant is kept in a crib at
a mothers bedside instead in a nursery

The Rooming-In and Breast-Feeding Act

of 1992 Republic Act No. 7600
 Benefits from breastfeeding

- Breastfeeding protects babies

- Breast milk is easier to digest

- Breastfeeding provides maternal bonding

- Breastfeeding is economical