Since the day a baby is born, his or her body is pre-programmed with survival reflexes. One of these is the Moro reflex or the startle reflex, one of the numerous primitive reflexes of a newborn baby ...
If your newborn is startled, they might cry out and curl up. This reflex is normal for the first few months of life and is something your baby’s doctor may check for after delivery. If your new baby ...
Have you noticed your baby suddenly jerking their arms and legs as if startled? This is the Moro reflex, an instinctual response that arises from your baby's developing nervous system. It is entirely ...