Rooting Reflex Flashcards
1
Q
Stimulus
A
Stroking next to the mouth/on the cheek
2
Q
Response
A
Head turns towards the stimulus (cheek stim)
Mouth opens/attempts to suck (stim on lips)
3
Q
Onset
A
28 weeks gestation
4
Q
Integration
A
3 mos
5
Q
Significance
A
- Persistence can interfere w/sucking
- Asymmetry may indicate brain/facial injury
- Absent in babies depressed by barbiturates
6
Q
Activities
A
- Increased skin to skin contact
- Stroking on face w/soft-bristled paintbrush (5-6 times in a row, twice a day until reflex integrates)