Newborn Reflexes and Development

The video tutorial explains the natural reflexes present in full-term newborns, such as sucking, walking, holding, and the Moro reflex. It highlights the importance of these reflexes in assessing normal development. The video features a midwife and a neonatologist demonstrating how to check these reflexes in newborns, including a detailed demonstration of the Moro reflex. It concludes by noting that these reflexes will gradually disappear as the baby grows and develops strength.

Which of the following is NOT a natural reflex present in full-term newborn babies?

• Talking

• Sucking

• Walking

• Holding

What can reassure parents about their baby's development?

• Baby's height

• Baby's eye color

• Baby's weight

• Presence of natural reflexes

Why might premature babies not exhibit the same reflexes as full-term babies?

• They are more active

• They are heavier

• They are older

• They are still developing

Who checks for the natural reflexes in newborn babies?

• Teachers

• Midwives or pediatricians

• Parents

• Friends

What reflex is demonstrated by Esme's legs moving in a walking motion?

• Sucking reflex

• Walking motion reflex

• Holding reflex

• Moro reflex

What is observed in baby Tamami's leg and arm movements?

• Legs are not moving

• Legs and arms are flexed

• Arms are stiff

• Legs are straight

At what age would you expect a baby to try lifting their head?

• Six months old

• Three days old

• One or two months old

• At birth

What is another term for the Moro reflex?

• Holding reflex

• Startled reflex

• Walking reflex

• Sucking reflex

What happens to the natural reflexes as the baby develops?

• They disappear over time

• They become stronger

• They remain the same

• They become weaker