Devised by anesthesiologist Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1952, this is the quick check done at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Five signs are each scored 0, 1, or 2 and added for a total from 0 to 10 — the higher the number, the better the newborn is doing. Score each sign below and watch the baby change.
A newborn at one minute
9/ 10
Reassuring
Adjust the five signs on the right — the newborn and the total update live.