Ever seen the Moro reflex in action? - This ‘startle reflex’ is a newborn’s built-in survival response for the first 3-6 months of life - arms fling out, then curl back in like they’re bracing for life. Watching babies show this reflex is both fascinating and a reminder of how fearfully and wonderfully we’re made. Want me to break down more neonatal reflexes? Drop a comment below. #MoroReflex #NeonatalReflexes #PediatricMedicine | Dr. Iggy

This is the Moro reflex—aka the newborn startle reflex. 👶 When babies feel like they’re falling, their arms fly out like tiny parachutes before curling back in. Totally normal, fades by 4–6 months. But let’s be real… every mom is thinking: ‘And THIS is why we don’t let dads babysit unsupervised.’ 😂 👉 Follow for more quick, funny medical breakdowns you’ll actually remember. #MoroReflex #StartleReflex #NewbornFacts #DoctorExplains | Dr. Iggy

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12K views · 163 reactions | Do you remember your baby’s startle reflex? So the starle reflex (or the moro reflex) in your newborn is the one your pediatrician or possibly mother baby nurse or labor and delivery nurse will be checking with the newborn assessment! **for informational purposes only always consult your provider** #babycare #newbornbaby #babytips #babydoctor #startlereflex #motherbabynurse #newborncare | Mama Nurse Tina | Facebook

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