Moro Reflex (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The Moro Reflex is an early startle reflex designed to protect the developing nervous system. When retained beyond infancy, it can contribute to anxiety, emotional reactivity, sensory sensitivity, poor sleep, and reduced stress tolerance. This article explains the signs of retained Moro Reflex in babies, children, and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support calmer regulation and resilience.

Why Do We Swaddle Our Babies? The Comfort, the Concerns, and the Neurological Story
- A Brief History of Swaddling
- Why Parents Swaddle Today
- Primitive Reflexes: The Neurological Foundation
- Neurological Risks of Over-Swaddling
- Physical Health Risks of Swaddling
- Safe Sleep vs Swaddling: The Ongoing Debate
- Gentle Alternatives That Support Neurology
- The Nomad Difference