© 2025 J. Moffitt. Registered U.S. Copyright Office. Polyvagal Acupuncture®. The Spinal Galant Reflex appears around 20 weeks of gestation and typically integrates by 9 months of age.  This reflex is triggered when the skin along the side of the infant’s back is stroked, causing the infant to curve their body towards the stimulated side. The Spinal

First published on Down the Polyvagal Rabbit Hole, March 2024 © 2025 J. Moffitt. Registered U.S. Copyright Office. Polyvagal Acupuncture®. Head Righting Reflexes are a set of midbrain-driven postural responses that emerge around 2–3 months of age and remain active throughout life, albeit in a more refined, voluntary form. These reflexes govern the body’s ability to