Identify three reflexes of healthy term infants. Discuss how these reflexes help infants nourish themselves
The gag reflex is the reflex that prevents taking food and fluids into the lungs. This reflex is developed by 28 weeks' gestation. These reflexes allow term infants to suck and swallow in a coordinated pattern that protects the airways. The oral search reflex is described as the infant opening his or her mouth wide in proximity to the breast while thrusting the tongue forward. The rooting reflex results in the infant turning to the side when stimulated on the side of the upper or lower lip. Infants come forward, open their mouth, and extend the tongue when the center of either the upper or lower lip is stimulated. The oral search reflex and rooting reflex help the infant position herself for breastfeeding.
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