Newborn Reflexes - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Ever wonder why your baby flings his arms out sideways when startled? This reaction - called the Moro reflex - is one of many natural reflexes your newborn should exhibit. Read on to learn …
The Growing Child: Newborn - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Reflexes in newborns include: Root reflex. This reflex happens when the corner of the baby's mouth is stroked or touched. The baby will turn their head and open their mouth to follow and …
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome - Stanford Medicine Children's …
Neonatal abstinence syndrome happens when babies are exposed to drugs in the womb before birth. Babies can then be affected or go through drug withdrawal after birth. Symptoms of …
Neurological Exam for Children - Stanford Medicine Children's …
Newborn and infant reflexes. There are different types of reflexes that may be tested. In newborns and infants, reflexes called infant reflexes (or primitive reflexes) are evaluated.
Assessments for Newborn Babies - Stanford Medicine Children's …
The Apgar score helps find breathing problems and other health issues. It is part of the special attention given to a baby in the first few minutes after birth. The baby is checked at 1 minute …
Newborn Reflexes - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Newborn Reflexes. A Quick Look at Reflexes. Basics About Your Newborn Baby's Body
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Newborn babies who need intensive medical care are often put in a special area of the hospital called the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The NICU has advanced technology and …
Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn - Stanford Medicine Children's …
Key points about hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn. Hyperbilirubinemia happens when there is too much bilirubin in your baby’s blood. About 60% of full-term newborns and 80% of …
Physical Exam of the Newborn - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Physical exam of a newborn often includes assessment of the following: Vital signs: Temperature. Able to maintain stable body temperature of 97.0°F to 98.6°F (36.1°C to 37°C) in normal room …
A Quick Look at Reflexes - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Your brain gets involved by modifying and fine-tuning reflex actions. For example, when you trip and fall, reflexes automatically command your hands and arms to reach out and break your …