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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Importance of Grasp reflex in babies
In the early months of life there are many reflexes which ensure the wellness of the babies , among those is the grasp reflex , grasp reflex has an important significance . Here is some of pictures for grasp reflex . Stimulus of grasp reflex Grasp reflex stimulus is by placing the finger of the doctor or the mother in the palm of the baby , the baby will grasp it . Clinical significance of Grasp reflex There are 2 actions : 1- Is unilateral response , the baby here respond to the grasp reflex in one hand and do not respond in the other , this means neurological focal damage . 2- Persistence beyond the age of 4 months , and this indicates cerebral damage .
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