Figure 2-8. Birthing process (concluded).
excellent condition would score 9 to 10 and a dead baby would score 0. Most babies
score 7 or better. The condition of the infant will be taken at one (1) minute, at five (5)
minutes, and at thirty (30) minutes.
d. Position of the infant at delivery.
e. Type of episiotomy, lacerations.
f. Spontaneous or forceps delivery.
g. Use of oxygen and suction on the infant.
h. Number of vessels in the cord.
i.
Mother's name.
j. Any other pertinent facts about the delivery.
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