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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.
The Apgar score is a measure of a newborn's transition from the uterus during the first minutes after birth. Weight. In developed countries, the average birth weight of a full-term newborn is approximately 3.4 kg (7 1 â 2 lb), and is typically in the range of 2.7â4.6 kg (6.0â10.1 lb).