In a Twitter first, Houston’s Memorial Hermann hospital spent Wednesday morning live-tweeting a C-section delivery. The baby’s 39-year-old mom consented to the Twitter play-by-play, but she and the baby’s dad asked to remain anonymous.
Warning: Some of the images and videos of the surgery are graphic.
It’s 7:00 AM CST in the morning, and we are at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center pic.twitter.com/2yuzpkXc
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
NOW, we provide an educational inside look into this #surgery with live video, extreme close-ups & text updates #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The patient & father consented to this Twitter broadcast of her surgery. Their names will not be given. #MHBaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The OR this morning http://t.co/YG6HVXan #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
WARNING: The contents of this #surgery may be GRAPHIC in NATURE. We follow a C-Section birth step-by-step #MHBaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Cesarean section is a surgery through a mother's abdomen & uterus to deliver a baby. #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Doctors visiting with the patient this morning… #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/TSjjrGuJ
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
A C-Section is usually performed when a vaginal delivery would put baby and/or mom at risk #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Doc visiting patient this morning… #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/NqzNoadM
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
A C-Section is often performed when the patient has delivered by c-section previously #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is vaginal childbirth by a woman who has had a C-Section #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@tehamy Yes, patients are counseled as to the relative risks and benefits. – Dr. Levin
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Women’s Memorial Hermann offers VBAC as an option for moms & is also equipped for emergency C-sections. #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@lauren_haws This is a medically indicated scheduled C-section because mom previously had an urgent C-section and chose not to attempt VBAC.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Case opening…OR prepping for patient. Anesthesia prepping. http://t.co/zVpJ246b #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient is 39 year old female. Today’s #birth is a c-section since her first child was delivered by urgent #csection #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
For patient privacy we are not disclosing name, other identifiers #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
This morning, nurse took patient's temp. #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/mgGpSQT6
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@tehamy Yes, the patient is able to choose between VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) or C-section. The patient chose a C-section.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Today’s surgery performed by Dr. Anne Gonzalez. She practices at Sherri S. Levin, M.D. & Associates in Houston pic.twitter.com/B8JQm9mx
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Gonzalez is a board-certified ob/gyn affiliated with Women’s Memorial Hermann Hospital @ Memorial City Medical Center #MHBaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Surgery Prep: http://t.co/LoToRRi5 #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Gonzales trained @USAirforce , residency at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Ed Consortium at Brooke #Army Med Ctr #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Anne Gonzalez #MHbaby @usairforce pic.twitter.com/lsotE6st
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
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Board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Sherri Levin will answer questions during the surgery. Tweet us @houstonhospital #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Levin’s clinical interests: minimally invasive & #roboticsurgery #infertility #incontinence #menopause high-risk OB
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Sherri Levin #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/6q2JnE95
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Here is a first #trimester ultrasound from the patient #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/EuonzlGE
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Sherri Levin taking Q&A pic.twitter.com/IcT1tW6J
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient's blood was drawn yesterday #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/HL2v6EcN
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Mom, yesterday during pre-admission process #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/IIYSp549
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@Medicasos Since the patient is healthy, age does not affect the risk of the surgery itself. – Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
One section of the hospital is comprised of #postpartum, gynecology, & the newborn nursery
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@voraciousbrain C-section babies don't have their chests squeezed as much as a vaginal delivery.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@voraciousbrain They may have more amniotic fluid in their lungs, but this resolves very quickly.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The nursery #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/Vmu9hxAX
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Certified Surgical Tech opens the case #MHbaby She will be handing off to surgeon during the case. pic.twitter.com/aoVQ8tMh
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@voraciousbrain Most C-section babies don't have any problems breathing. Similarly, some vaginal births retain amniotic fluid.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient this morning meets with docs prior to surgery time #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/NgO1Jcfi
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
JUST NOW… Mom and Dad get ready for big moment #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/Ue9Bra5O
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@yelloxiv14 The anesthesiologist's choice but the spinal gives even better pain relief.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Women’s Memorial Hermann Hospital @MCMC has 19 labor & delivery rooms, 19 antepartum rooms, 37 #postpartum rooms #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
EKG is patient's room #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/sg0SO5Fk
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient in her room… #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/l4g6vM2w
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Today, the baby will be delivered at 39 weeks by c-section. #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
She says during her pregnancy she's been craving meat from time to time, and normally doesn't eat too much meat.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The pregnancy is measured in weeks, each week with increasing growth & development #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/1TF5z65U
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Some pregnancies are not full term and result in miscarriage, or spontaneous loss of a fetus in early pregnancy #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
A typical pregnancy is 40 weeks, or approximately 10 months, divided into 3 #trimesters #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
1st trimester is weeks 1-12. The embryo becomes a fetus. Approx. size "Grape" pic.twitter.com/hKO6YR6Y
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
2nd trimester is weeks 13-27. Gender can be determined. Approx. size: pic.twitter.com/Y7PmQdad
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@KeenDoulaCare Dad will bring baby to mom during surgery right away. When mom is in recovery she will hold skin-to-skin & breastfeed.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
3rd trimester is weeks 28-delivery. The baby can cry in the womb. Approx size: pic.twitter.com/Xou2K54o
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Women’s Memorial Hermann Hospital follows @ACOG guidelines & doesn’t perform elective deliveries before 39 weeks #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Most pregnancy loss is caused by chromosomal problems; usually these problems are unrelated to the parents’ genes.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Other causes of loss: environmental toxins, infection, maternal disease, physical abnormalities of mom’s reproductive organs #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Today’s baby is in its 3rd trimester @ 39 weeks #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/2sscptIP
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@Mom2LRA This is a medically indicated scheduled C-section because mom previously had an urgent C-section and chose not to attempt VBAC.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient's ultrasound, provided to us by patient and husband #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/FCmzbHDB
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
MFM experts include dedicated ultrasonographers, genetic counselors, & physicians #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
MFM is the branch of obstetrics that focuses on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Ob/gyn Dr. Amelie Lam Chu is today’s surgical first assist & is wearing a @GoPro for surgeon’s view #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Through @Gopro we will have Dr. Amelie Chu's perspective in some video today #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/zobIJx5q
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@scotty4real If a patient comes in essentially ready to deliver vaginally (i.e. she is 10 cm dilated)…
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Chu is also an associate at Sherri S. Levin, M.D. & Associates & practices at Women’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient went through a pre-admission process with testing within 72 hours prior to surgery #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@scotty4real ….it is preferred at that time to go ahead and deliver her vaginally.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@scott4real The greatest risk to the uterus is in the early stages of labor. – Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The preadmission process includes blood work, full exam assessment, consent forms signed, & pre-registration
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@KaroadSophia The risk of uterine rupture is greater after previous C-section versus a previous vaginal delivery of no previous pregnancies.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The OR is preparing for the patient to arrive, STANDBY #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@KaroadSophia The health and outcome for the baby and mother are always the number one concern.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@Becky_2Pretty No, but you must meet specific criteria for having a VBAC. Please consult your doctor. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient wheeling in…. http://t.co/6pwOTwrL #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient. OR "time in" #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/W5RLeuMo
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
WARNING: The contents of this c-section #surgery may be GRAPHIC in NATURE. #MHBaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@britneparker Yes, they come to the hospital a few days before for blood tests & to discuss the morning of surgery. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The patient was instructed to have no food or water 6 hours prior to #surgery #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@tehamy During the delivery process, there is no risk of uterine rupture w/C-section, while there is a small risk w/vaginal birth. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
An IV will be started to deliver fluid & medications
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
SCDs (sequential compression devices) will be placed on the patient’s calves before surgery #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The SCDs maintain blood flow in the veins of the leg to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis during the surgery
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Wheels in from earlier, with audio #MHbaby http://t.co/24zLAE5e
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Pre-op abdominal prep includes an antiseptic chlorhexidine scrub, done in the room within 1 hour for infection control. #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The patient is given regional #anesthesia through a spinal block in the back #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/vuKhkTXz
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Patient was transferred from stretcher onto OR bed, she helped transfer herself #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Mom is considered advanced maternal age, since she is 39.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Today’s anesthesiologist is Dr. Mark Goldstein #MHBaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Women’s Memorial Hermann program includes dedicated obstetric anesthesia
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@xtineds They are used to prevent blood clots. Pregnancy increases the risk of clots due to hormones & other factors. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Anethesia block video #MHbaby http://t.co/38oNfwtL
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The regional anesthesia will block pain sensation from the nipples to the knees. #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Mom will be awake during the entire procedure, but will not feel pain #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Monitors are placed on the patient for anesthesia to monitor patient’s heart rate & other vitals during surgery
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Prior to the surgery, antibiotics are given via IV to help prevent infection #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Spinal block #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/0eI2l5pi
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
For this operation, there is immediate access to blood if needed. #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Safety strap is placed over the upper thighs and secured
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Scrub Nurse prepares the instruments and equipment needed in the operation, works in sterile area #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@MadzForever714 Once the head is delivered, the body follows in seconds. This is the birth time. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Instruments for #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/IS2ZKGer
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
#MHbaby pic.twitter.com/KneAFHSo
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
#MHbaby pic.twitter.com/xcbvaEQV
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
#MHbaby pic.twitter.com/H2Xjrdrk
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@MediCasos In general, a cephalosporin, which is fairly broad spectrum, will be used before a C-section or any abdominal surgery. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Nurse preps site before the surgery. She applies Chloroprep & allows it to sit for 3-5 mins until dry #MHBaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Next drape is placed over her abdominal area #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Part of drape includes plastic liner around the surgical site #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
TIMEOUT – the patient states their name, birth date and OBGYN’s name #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/8mg2ETkH
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The pause before surgery AKA "time out” is safety initiative intended for OR team to double check what they are about to do. #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
All of the surgical team is in place and completes the timeout procedure
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
First Assist, Dr. Amelie Chu scrubs in #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Chu is wearing a @GoPro to give us the live surgeon’s perspective #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@KeenDoulaCare Yes, sometimes the dad gets lightheaded & we don't want him to faint. We bring him when patient is laying down. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Chu #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/plrgpmcK
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Anne Gonzalez scrubbing in for surgery…STAND BY #MHBaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@KeenDoulaCare Many of the tools are used & many are for standby. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
NOW Dr. Levin is on site to take your questions live. Tweet us @houstonhospital or #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
NICU nurses getting ready, physicians gowning in #MHbaby http://t.co/ldC8CuRi
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dad now joins Mom inside the OR as the 1st incision approaches: Patient has been checked to be sure block is working #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@tehamy No, the patient's arms are not tied down. We remind her not to move them because of the sterile field. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
STAND BY for 1st Incision #MHbaby #Csection #Pregnancy #breakingnews
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
First incision #MHbaby http://t.co/eS786Yuc
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@lilbit_jojo After we make an incision in the uterus, we break the water and immediately deliver the baby. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Scalpel used to make incision on the abdomen w/ a smooth firm pressure of blade as it moves across the skin #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dr. Chu's perspective #MHbaby @GoPro http://t.co/hnx2xpLe
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@AshleyMartin103 I have had the honor and joy of being involved in 11,000 vaginal & cesarean deliveries during my career so far. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Since patient has had previous C-section, incision was made along the scar line…
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@KeenDoulaCare We use an instrument to see if the patient is having pain in the abdominal area where perform surgery. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
A smaller area of cutting is done in the middle of fat layer until a tough, fibrous layer called “fascia” is seen below #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The Fascia: a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together muscle #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Uterine Incision #MHBaby http://t.co/pIQTq2LS
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The fascia, which lies over the abdominal muscles, also serves as a floor for the fatty layer just cut into #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Once again, scalpel is used to nick an opening in fascia that's just been exposed #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The rectus abdominal muscles ("abs"): 2 muscles that run from the upper abdomen down to the pubic bone #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@alexkayash The incision is approx. 4 inches. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@ChristyMetting There can be scarring from the first, which could make the second C-section slightly more difficult. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Ruptured Membranes #MHbaby http://t.co/cP2qIt5j
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Surgeon is cautious during this incision as the bladder may be within close proximity to incision #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
A retractor called "bladder blade" used to pull lowest part of the opening downward (toward patient's feet)
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The anesthesiologist sits adjacent to the patient, on the other side of the tent or drape #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Dad patiently sits right next to mom #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Standby…for baby #MHBaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Baby is being delivered at Women’s Memorial Hermann…STAND BY #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Gentle traction is used to deliver the head #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The baby’s head is now exposed and can be pushed through the uterine incision into the world #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Happy Birthday #MHbaby ! http://t.co/ox9cKH66
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@tehamy Dad is seated by Mom's side behind a surgical drape. Some dads choose to stand & watch the baby being delivered.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
It’s a boy! #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The neonatologist is standing by to suction the throat and nose [pic of doc waiting for baby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@TheParlourKL Yes, the patient will receive video footage of the birth.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Mom meets baby for the 1st time! #MHBaby pic.twitter.com/AzRRc2RQ
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@ChristyMetting We believe continuity of care is best when possible, but there is no reason why another doc cannot perform the 2nd surgery.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Today’s neonatologist is Dr. Yvonne Barry
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Neonatology: subspecialty of pediatrics consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The umbilical cord is clamped in two places and cut between the two clamps #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Cord Blood is obtained #MHbaby http://t.co/GTPEdC2N
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
NICU nurse now takes care of baby in OR, within feet of parents #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/v1pVF4kd
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Apgars are being done to baby #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The apgar score was invented in 1952, a simply repeatable measurement to assess the health of a newborn
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
The Apgar is done by evaluating baby on five criteria on a scale from zero to two, then summing up the five values
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@Rynomachine In most cases, no. However, risk increases with obesity, large fibroids & other medical conditions. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@MthrngNaturRin Core blood is to check the baby's blood.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
APGAR= Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration #MHbaby
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Baby placed on warmer #MHbaby http://t.co/TCL8F8Gn
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@alexkayash APGAR is used to evaluate the baby's initial health. APGAR= Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@dee_anaq To protect the family’s privacy, the baby’s name will not be disclosed.
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Baby is being tended to and examined…
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
@KeenDoulaCare No, dad did not cut the cord because of sterility. But, with vaginal delivery the dad can cut the cord. -Dr. L
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Manual delivery of placenta #MHbaby http://t.co/oUpfpEP5
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Baby is examined by NICU nurse in OR #MHBaby pic.twitter.com/o2xzCsI3
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Baby's weight and length measured in OR #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/bLdybQai
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
#MHBaby pic.twitter.com/z1L3TWFw
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Baby and Dad #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/mH3GT8WO
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Baby and Dad, Baby Meets Mom! #MHbaby http://t.co/JNSHP7cd
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
Baby boy is 6lbs & 1 ounce, measures 19 & 1/4 inches long #MHbaby pic.twitter.com/Yqq30OEh
— Memorial Hermann (@memorialhermann) February 20, 2013
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