When a child is born, medical providers quickly calculate the Apgar score. Using a 0–10 scale, numbers are assigned to gauge the baby’s breathing, pulse rate and other vitals. A score below 7 is a sign of potential distress that may require emergency care.
If there was an Apgar score for maternal health, our nation wouldn’t come close to a 7.
The above is an excerpt of a piece originally published in The Hill.
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