We all have reflexes. They are a type of involuntary movement or action that occurs in response to a stimulus. When you go to the doctor and they hit your knee with a light hammer, your leg ...

As soon as your baby’s born, you’ll notice their primitive reflexes — although you might not know them by name. Case in point: Nothing in the world produces the same amount of wonder that you feel ...

Picture this: You are touching a newborn’s tiny palm and he grasps onto your finger with unusual strength, like he does not intend to let you go. These involuntary movements or actions are referred to ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Key Takeaways The Moro reflex is a startle response in babies that makes their ...

When babies are born, everything they experience is new. They go from being safe and warm in the womb to having all sorts of sights, sounds, smells, and feelings thrown at them. If your baby feels any ...

Babies are born with different reflexes that help them survive the first months of life. Reflexes are involuntary actions that arise in response to certain stimuli. The extrusion or tongue-thrust ...

Very few people can resist smiling at a newborn baby—signalling positive emotions, such as joy and interest. Of course, this is especially true for new parents. One study found that new mothers looked ...

There’s something magical about the moment a newborn baby wraps their tiny fingers around yours. That surprisingly strong grip isn’t just adorable, it’s a primal reflex hardwired into their biology.