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pediatric care
Tests & Techniques
Comprehensive Guide to the Ballard Score: Estimating Newborn Gestational Age
The Ballard Score, also known as the Ballard Maturational Assessment, is a scoring system used to estimate the gestational age of a newborn baby, especially those born prematurely. The score combines physical and neuromuscular criteria to provide a comprehensive assessment of a newborn's maturity.