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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 isn't designed to predict your baby's long-term health or development (ACOG 2006) . Remember, if your baby has a low score at five minutes she may still be perfectly healthy, as most babies are. The Apgar score is only one measure of your newborn's health. There will be further checks and examinations over the coming weeks which will assess your baby's health (NICE 2014) . Find out how your health visitor will check your baby is growing well.