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The APGAR test is done by a doctor, midwife, or nurse. The health care provider will examine the baby's: 1  Breathing effort. 2  Heart rate. 3  Muscle tone. 4  Reflexes. 5  Skin color.
Respiration (breathing effort) A doctor, midwife, or nurse will assign your newborn an Apgar score based on these five criteria. Each one is scored from 0 to 2, with a total of 10 possible points. The higher the Apgar score, the better your baby is doing. A score of 7, 8, or 9 is normal, while a baby who scores 1 to 6 needs some medical attention.