____ is the reflex that helps the neonate find the nipple before they have learned how to feed from their mother's breast.

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The rooting reflex is an involuntary, automatic response to the stimulation of the cheek or mouth area, which causes the neonate to turn their head and open their mouth, helping them locate the nipple and initiate breastfeeding. The other reflexes listed do not play a role in the neonate's ability to breastfeed.

____ Is the Reflex That Helps the Neonate Find the Nipple