What do they check for?
2007-12-14 07:01:51 · 12 answers · asked by Matahari 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
PKU and hearing if u choose to do the hearing.
2007-12-14 07:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by ღStarzzღ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will do an APGAR test. Which is where they rate baby's appearance based on color, pulse, grimace (reflex irritability), Activity (muscles tone), and Respiration. Babies that score above 6 are just fine. Babies that score between 4 and 6 may need some help. Such as suctioning of the airway or oxygen. Any baby that scores below 4 require dramatic lifesaving techniques. Thats pretty much the only test they do unless you are high risk. For example if you gestational diabetes they will check baby's glucose level.
2007-12-14 15:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by jakesbell87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a baby has an apgar score taken.. It's just a general overall health test, the PKU is another where they prick the bottom of the foot to draw blood, a hearing test and muscle check are done as well before you leave the hospital...You can ask your OB or your pediatrician...they'd be able to give you more info.
2007-12-14 15:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by livandjaxsmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PKU (phenylykenura) is a vital test because if the baby tests positive, the baby will not receive milk and other proteins throughout like. If a baby tests positive for PKU it means the body does not appropriate process any proteins and stores them in the brain, causing mental retardation.
Others can include genetic testing for Downs Syndrome and sometimes testing for infections like HIV or Strep to prevent future problems.
2007-12-14 15:13:26 · answer #4 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The newborn is commonly assessed with the APGAR score, a quick test performed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to determine the physical condition of the newborn. The five categories assessed are heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color. Each of these categories is scored 0, 1, or 2, depending on the observed condition of the newborn.
2007-12-14 15:07:11 · answer #5 · answered by blue♥♥eyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they check the baby's blood and all kinds of things and they also test the baby for drugs that the mom may have taken during pregnancy that's what they did on my kids and the lungs too
2007-12-14 15:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by dptvegas 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THey weigh him check his Vitails as well as a basic check up
2007-12-14 15:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by TiNK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i no that my son had a hearing test and i think maybe a site test to see if he responded to light and of course they do a blood test to see what type of blood they have and so forth...... and they will do one of hi/her shots right there at the hospital for you also.....good luck and congrats
2007-12-14 15:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by have at it 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pku, blood type if you are rh-, chromosonal defects , cbc, and the list goes on and on. You wouldnt believe all the tests they run. it is quit a bit!
2007-12-14 15:05:57 · answer #9 · answered by stacy l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the bay appears healthy I think they just check the hearing...
2007-12-14 15:04:46 · answer #10 · answered by Daisyhill 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋