Palmar Grasp Reflex

Onset: 28 weeks gestation to birth
Integration: 4-5 months
Position: supine with head in midline
Procedure: insert your index finger into the palm of the infant’s hand, from the ulnar side and press gently against the palmar surface
Response: 1) quick flexion and adduction of the fingers (“catching phase”) 2) sustained flexion of the fingers when traction is maintained on the flexor tendons (“holding phase”)
Response may spread to entire arm and upper body
* Baby is 5wks 5days