The official definition is as follows ... At 21:51, the neonate was born with an Apgar-score of 2-8-9 and weighed 4010 g (p90–95). The neonate needed positive pressure ventilation during the first 2 ...
She pushed for a full hour and gave birth to a healthy infant girl in direct OP position, with Apgar scores 9 and 9 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively.
Labor can increase the risk for compromised oxygenation in the fetus. Uterine contractions produce transient decreases in blood flow to the placenta, which can lead to interruptions in gas ...