Contents:
- Medical Video: Moro Reflex - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim
- What are the reflexes of a newborn baby?
- 1. Rooting reflex
- 2. Sucking reflexes (sucking reflex)
- 3. Moro reflexes
- 4. Asymmetric tonic neck reflex
- 5. Grasping reflexes (palmar grasp reflex)
- 6. Babinski reflexes
- 7. Stepping reflex
- What happens if the baby cannot reflex?
Medical Video: Moro Reflex - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim
Reflexes are movements that are involuntary in nature or not endangered. Baby reflexes are usually in the form of movements that are spontaneous and occur in daily baby activities. In addition, there is also a reflex that is indeed a response from the stimulus given.
Good nayi reflexes signify normal baby's nerve and brain activity. Some reflexes are only found at certain times in the baby's development. The reflex can later disappear by itself when the baby reaches a certain age.
What are the reflexes of a newborn baby?
Reflexes that occur in newborns are called primitive reflexes. What kind of reflexes occur in newborns? Let's discuss them one by one.
1. Rooting reflex
This reflex occurs when you touch the edge of your baby's mouth. The baby will follow the direction of the touch while opening his mouth. This helps the baby when he wants to suckle. This reflex appears from birth and lasts up to 3-4 months.
2. Sucking reflexes (sucking reflex)
When the baby's upper or palate is touched, the baby will start sucking. Sucking reflexes begin to appear at 32 weeks of gestation and become perfect at 36 weeks of gestation. Therefore, premature babies usually cannot suck well.
3. Moro reflexes
Moro reflexes usually appear when the baby is shocked. When your baby is surprised, for example because of the noise or sudden movements, the baby will reflex. The baby will do the movement by lengthening the arms and bending his legs. This reflex appears from birth and lasts up to 4 months of age.
4. Asymmetric tonic neck reflex
When the baby's head looks to one side, it will extend the arm on the same side. Conversely, the arm on the opposite side will be bent. This reflex appears from birth and lasts up to 2 months of age.
5. Grasping reflexes (palmar grasp reflex)
The grip reflex in the baby appears when you touch the palm of his hand. The baby will close his fingers like a grasping motion. This reflex appears from birth and lasts up to 3-4 months.
6. Babinski reflexes
Babinski reflexes appear when you scratch your baby's feet. Your baby's thumb will point up and the other toes will open. This reflex lasts until the age of 2 years.
7. Stepping reflex
This reflex is also known as the term walking / dance reflex because the baby looks like stepping or dancing when he is positioned upright with his feet touching the ground. This reflex appears at birth and is seen most clearly after 4 days of age.
What happens if the baby cannot reflex?
If the baby's reflex does not occur, it can be caused by trauma during the birth process, medication, or an illness. If you don't see any of these reflexes in your baby, take your baby to a pediatrician for further examination.
