Pediatric Neonatal Reflexes Emerges and Inhibitions

Moro Reflex/Startle Relfex

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Emerges at 8-9 weeks in utero

Inhibited by 16 weeks

Shyness and poor core strenght

Palmar Reflex/Grasp Reflex

Emerges at 11 weeks in utero

Inhibited by 2-3 months

Nail biting, poor fine motor skills, swallowing problems, and delayed speech

Plantar/Babinski Reflex

Emerges at 18 weeks in utero

Disappears by 6 months

poor coordination and foot cramps

Fencing/Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

Present at 18 weeks in utero

Disappears by 6 months

poor focus and dyslexia

Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex

(TLR)

Emerges in utero

Disappears post natally after 4 months

toe walking and fatigues easily

Galant Reflex

Emerges at 20 weeks in utero

Inhibited by 9 months

Scoliosis and back problems leading to poor posture

Rooting Reflex

Emerges at 28 to 32 weeks in utero

Inhibited by 6 to 12 months

thumb sucking

Landau's Reflex/Swimming Reflex/Superman Reflex

Emerges at 3 months post natally

Inhibited by 12 months

Motor developmental issues and cerebral palsy