hi jenny
thats not what ive read about it. i have read about the diversion of blood flow to essential areas due to prostaglandin E2 increases around labour time, but think this is separate to the dive reflex
'One more important inhibitory reflex is the Dive Reflex, which involves the larynx. ...when a solution hits the back of the throat, passing the larynx, the taste buds interpret what substance it is and the glottis automatically closes. The solution is then swallowed, not inhaled...' - Heart and Hands
emily
Jenny Cameron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
thats not what ive read about it. i have read about the diversion of blood flow to essential areas due to prostaglandin E2 increases around labour time, but think this is separate to the dive reflex
'One more important inhibitory reflex is the Dive Reflex, which involves the larynx. ...when a solution hits the back of the throat, passing the larynx, the taste buds interpret what substance it is and the glottis automatically closes. The solution is then swallowed, not inhaled...' - Heart and Hands
emily
Jenny Cameron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The dive reflex ! is a term used to describe the newborns ability to close off peripheral circulation and redirect the majority of its blood supply to the brain, heart and adrenals. It is a protective mechanism to ensure the vital organs are kept functioning in times of critically low oxygen. It is called the 'seal diving reflex' because seals do it to survive the freezing waters when diving for food etc. It has nothing to do with inhaling water or other fluids. CheersJennyJennifer Cameron FRCNA FACM
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0419 528 717----- Original Message -----From: EmilySent: Monday, January 23, 2006 5:38 PMSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] dive reflex
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