Reflexes in the newborn are important, so take the time out to watch your baby as he’s tested soon after birth, and ask exactly what is being tested, why and what the reflexes mean.
WHAT ARE PRIMITIVE REFLEXES?
They are movement patterns that develop in the womb for the foetus to develop and survive. The brain stem (survival brain) controls them, and they assist in the birthing process.
These reflexes play an enormous role in a baby’s early development and in survival for crucial periods.
As the central nervous system matures, and the reflex has done its job, it should undergo inhibition
