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The Apgar score is a quick, standardized assessment of a newborn’s condition after birth, used to gauge how well the baby is adapting and whether immediate steps are needed. Two scores are typically recorded: at one minute and at five minutes. The first score at one minute captures the baby’s initial condition right after birth. The second score, at five minutes, shows how well the infant has responded to any resuscitation or stabilization efforts and whether the condition has improved, remained the same, or worsened. If concerns persist, a third score may be taken at ten minutes. Because it reflects the baby’s response after a short stabilization period, the second Apgar score is most commonly calculated about five minutes after birth.