Moro reflex

Moro reflex
The Moro reflex is often called a startle reflex because it usually occurs when a baby is startled by a loud sound or movement.

Moro Reflex: When you fail to support or hold the neck and head, the arms of your baby will thrust outward and then seem to embrace them selves as their fingers curl. This reflex disappears at about 2 months of age.

Moro reflex
If a newborn is startled by a sudden, loud noise, the Moro reflex will cause him to extend his arms, legs, and feet, arch his back and move his head back.
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Moro Reflex
The name given to the reaction of a newborn who is startled by a sudden loud noise - arched back, extended feet, legs, arms and hands.
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Moro reflex
A newborn reflex. This reflex begins by extention of the baby's arms, fingers, and legs while arching their back and throwing their head back, then quickly bringing arms back into the chest with fists clenched.

Moro Reflex - One of the reflexes an infant is born with that usually occurs when a baby is startled by a loud noise or unexpected movement.

Moro reflex - Movement of arms and legs that occurs when a newborn is startled by a loud sound or movement.
moulding - elongation of the shape of a baby's head due to delivery through the birth canal.
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The Moro reflex causes an infant to suddenly throw his or her arms out to the sides and then quickly bring them back toward the middle of the body whenever he or she has been startled by a loud noise, bright light, strong smell, sudden movement, ...

Infants are born with this primitive reflex, also called the moro reflex, that helps them adapt and adjust to situations. You will often see a newborn jump when laid on a bed, even softly, showing that their muscles and reflexes are working properly.

See also: Reflex, Newborn, Pregnancy, Complications, Complication