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Baby’s Pregnancy Calendar |
The Rooting Reflex 12 weeks old / 14 weeks pregnant (since LMP)
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Script: In contrast to the withdrawal response seen earlier, stimulation near the mouth now evokes a turning toward the stimulus and an opening of the mouth. This response is called the "rooting reflex" and it persists after birth, helping the newborn find his or her mother's nipple during breastfeeding. |
The Rooting Reflex
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Responds to Touch
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Gender Differences
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Tooth Development Begins
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Blood Cells and Bone Marrow
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Quickening
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