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    This document lists and describes several important reflexes that newborns possess including the sucking, rooting, Moro, stepping, palmar and plantar grasp reflexes. It also mentions protective reflexes like sneezing, blinking, coughing and gagging. The reflexes help newborns feed, grasp objects and respond to stimuli while still developing.

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    This document lists and describes several important reflexes that newborns possess including the sucking, rooting, Moro, stepping, palmar and plantar grasp reflexes. It also mentions protective reflexes like sneezing, blinking, coughing and gagging. The reflexes help newborns feed, grasp objects and respond to stimuli while still developing.

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    Newborn Reflexes: Sucking Reflex Palmar Grasp Moro Reflex

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    Aron Novesteros
    This document lists and describes several important reflexes that newborns possess including the sucking, rooting, Moro, stepping, palmar and plantar grasp reflexes. It also mentions protective reflexes like sneezing, blinking, coughing and gagging. The reflexes help newborns feed, grasp objects and respond to stimuli while still developing.

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    Newborn Reflexes

    Sucking Reflex Moro Reflex Palmar Grasp


    Newborn Reflexes

    Tonic neck
    Reflex

    Plantar Grasp
    Rooting
    Reflex
    Stepping
    Newborn Reflexes

    Sneezing Blinking Gagging

    Protective Reflexes
    Newborn Reflexes

    Coughing

    Protective Reflexes
    Newborn Reflexes

    Gallant Reflex
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vBZesEaYYs
    Gestational Age Assessment /Ballard Maturational
    Assessment
    Immediate Newborn nursing intervention includes:
    • Maintaining airway patency
    • ensuring proper identification
    • administering prescribed medications
    • maintaining thermoregulation
    • providing general newborn care ( feeding, bathing
    changing, handling )

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