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What are primitive reflexes?
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According to the UK Office for National Statistics, September 26 was the most popular day to be born over the last two decades, which falls 39 weeks and two days after Christmas day.
Babies are born with certain reflexes that result in involuntary movements. These are called primitive reflexes, and the movements happen automatically without the baby sending a message to their brain. Such reflexes develop during the foetal period and indicate that the baby’s brain is functioning well.
What are some examples? Isn’t it just the cutest when a baby grabs your finger? Do these reflexes remain with babies as they develop into children? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast : 20/11/2021
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2897 episodes
Manage episode 520914279 series 3362640
According to the UK Office for National Statistics, September 26 was the most popular day to be born over the last two decades, which falls 39 weeks and two days after Christmas day.
Babies are born with certain reflexes that result in involuntary movements. These are called primitive reflexes, and the movements happen automatically without the baby sending a message to their brain. Such reflexes develop during the foetal period and indicate that the baby’s brain is functioning well.
What are some examples? Isn’t it just the cutest when a baby grabs your finger? Do these reflexes remain with babies as they develop into children? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:
Is it bad to drink water with a meal?
Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?
Why is physical contact important for our health?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast : 20/11/2021
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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