What about startle reflex

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Many babies will have obvious startle reflex soon after they are born, but most mothers don't know what the startle reflex is and how to deal with this symptom. Now I'm going to popularize the science of how to do the startle reflex.

What about startle reflex

First: Children's convulsion is children's brain development is not perfect, sensitive to light, sound and the emergence of irregular convulsions, generally does not affect the development of children's brain. The startle reflex disappeared in 6 months at the latest. With the growth of children's age, the nervous system gradually develops and improves, this kind of startle situation will slowly disappear, no special solution is needed.

Second, the physiological mechanism of startle reflex is the direct pathway of sudden strong stimulation to amygdala. The psychological mechanism of increased startle reflex may be sensitization or fear conditioning, while the psychological mechanism of decreased startle reflex may be adaptation, pre pulse inhibition or pleasure attenuation.

Third: auditory, visual and tactile stimulation may produce startle reflex, so don't make too much noise at home, and don't suddenly enhance the light, so as to maintain a soft environment for him. When the child is startled, the mother gently pacifies the child's body or hands with her hands to make the child feel safe and quiet.

matters needing attention

Startle reflex is a very normal phenomenon. If it can't fade for a long time, it is suggested to go to the local regular large hospital for a systematic examination, so as to suit the remedy to the case.