birth intervention

What Happens at Birth Doesn’t Stay at Birth: Reflexes, Development, and Support

by Nikki Riemann

How Birth Interventions Contribute to Retained Primitive Reflexes A common question I’m asked is “what causes primitive reflexes to be retained?” The answer is, there are many factors that can alter the integration of reflexes in the body and it is not possible to definitely… Read More »What Happens at Birth Doesn’t Stay at Birth: Reflexes, Development, and Support

How Primitive Reflexes Kick-Start a Baby’s Movement

by Nikki Riemann

Before a baby is born, or ever takes their first step, reaches for a toy, or rolls across the floor, a remarkable sequence of automatic movements has already begun shaping their development. These early movements are primitive reflex movements and are the body’s built-in blueprint… Read More »How Primitive Reflexes Kick-Start a Baby’s Movement