PSYC 3404 Lecture Notes - Apgar Score, Fetus, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
4 Jun 2014
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Birth and the newborn infant. Exact moment of birth is when the fetus leaves the uterus through the cervix and passes through the vagina. Baby immediately uses its own internal organs cries when it"s born. Not all of them will cry immediately, passive. If something is wrong, it could be because of a blocked airway. In u. s. healthcare professionals attend to nearly all births (99%) Worldwide, the number drops to 50% of births. Test taken after birth for appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. Score cannot be predicted because of different variables, things can"t be determined through ultrasound (ex. muscle tone, activity) In order for children to develop socially, they need to bond with the mother immediately after birth (leche league) Recommended screening for 29 disorders. Differs from state to state across the country (ranges from 3 to 30 tests) States with lower tests lead to disorders being discovered later on in life.
