Moro reflex

swallowing reflexes being the most important. A baby will automatically initiate sucking when their mouth region is touched. The rooting reflex is when a baby’s cheek is touched and they turn their head towards whatever is touching them. This instinctive reflex aids the baby in finding the nipple for feeding. The next reflex is called the startle or Moro reflex. The startle reflex happens when a baby hears a startling noise or when he falls backward, and results in his arms and legs extending…

You don’t Say? I don’t know about you but I felt so stupid when I had my first baby. I had read tons of books, well not tons, but a lot and I thought I was well read on everything I needed to know about being pregnant and newborns but I was in for a big surprise. So many things happened that scared me so bad that I wish someone had told me ahead of time. So for all you knew or expectant mothers I want to share some information that probably no one else has shared with you and probably won’t…

Neurological Assessment of a Newborn A newborn neurological assessment is performed during a complete physical exam. The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, 12 cranial nerves that come from the brain and other various nerves that arise from the spinal column (University of Rochester Medical Center [URMC], 2014). A thorough neurological examination is important to detect underlying problems that can cause delay or deficit in the normal development and functioning of an infant…

Five-day-old male accompanied by his mother and his father. Parents are the primary historians and they are deemed reliable. Chief Complaint: First check up after discharge from the hospital. History of Present Illness: This is a 5-day-old male presenting to the office for first checkup following discharge from the hospital 3 days ago. Parents report that baby is breastfed every 2-3 hours. Mom reports that baby is latching with no difficulties, feeding last about 20 to 45 minutes. During the…

that the first reflexes they noticed were facial expressions. Also, they shared how eager their babies were to breastfeed and how both infant’s would reach and hold their mother’s breast. This is an example of the Moro reflex.The baby will extend legs, arms and fingers. The moro reflex occurs during the 7th month of gestation and will typically disapper at 3 months. Within the first year a baby starts walking and stringing words together- two events that typically take place between 12 and 18…

develops. Kernicterus is a neurological condition caused by the deposition of bilirubin into central nervous system tissues. Kernicterus typically only occurs several days after the delivery of the infant and is characterized by the loss of their Moro (startle) reflex, posture, poor feeding, inactivity, high-pitched cry or shrilling, and also seizures. Infants who overcome kernicterus may develop hypotonia, hearing loss, and also mental retardation as they grow older. Severe hemolytic anemia and…

Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). The Global Assessment of Functioning scale suitable for children 6 - 17 y/o is considered a valid and reliable tool to assess social and school functioning. For self-care and daily tasks evaluation the PEDI is commonly used since its modifications and functional skills’ scales have a P-value ranging from <0.001 to P.0.38 (Elon University, 2015). For assessment of play activities, the test of Playfulness (ToP) is used in children between 15 mos. and…

Children develop drastically from birth to the age of three. Transforming from completely dependent upon others to comprehending what it takes to obtain all of their needs. From birth, babies depend on adults for everything to keep them alive, yet in three short years they become independent human beings that, with assistance, can become self-sufficient contributions to society. Development through these years is simply amazing. In such short periods children can digest such an immense amount of…

Infancy and Toddlerhood: The first two years Piaget’s cognitive development theory is focused on the stages, which the first stage is sensorimotor stage. This stage focuses on the first two years of life, this theory helps best explain the human behavior and development at this stage in life. Piaget’s sensorimotor stage is divided into six sub stages which include: reflexive schemes (birth—1 month), primary circular reactions (1—4 month), secondary circular reactions (4—8 month), coordination…

In virtually every language, the term for Abirthmark@ can be translated as some variant of the terms Aenvy,@ Awish,@ Alonging,@ or “mother’s mark.” Does this suggest anything to you about what people in the past thought might be the causes of birthmarks? something the mother did caused the birth mark? D. Birth Process 14. Childbirth is conventionally divided into three stages. What are they?  mother experiences regular uterine contractions that are usually spaced to 10 to 15 minute…