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Fetal reflexes, such as the startle reflex, play a role in infant development and are thought to help protect the infant when sleeping. In some cases, abnormalities in these reflexes have been associated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), although the exact link is not fully understood. Researchers continue to study this connection to better understand the underlying mechanisms of SIDS.

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