New research has found a surprising physical reaction when hearing a baby's cry. Scientists found that hearing an infant in distress activates the autonomic nervous system—the body's unconscious ...

When a baby is born, one of the first signs that doctors, nurses, and even family members look out for is the unmistakable sound of the baby’s first cry. While it may seem like a simple, instinctive ...

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Childbirth is one of the most profound and transformative moments in a person’s life. Amid the intensity, emotion, and relief that accompany the birth experience, one sound often stands out above all: ...

Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University When a baby is born, they move from their mum’s warm body, and out of their dark, watery ...

Your baby knows how to cry from the moment of birth. In fact, crying is their only way to communicate with you. But when you’ve been listening to them cry for a few hours, the one thing you long for ...

New research published in Current Biology on September 13 demonstrates the importance of carrying crying infants rather than simply holding them. Led by Kumi Kuroda at the RIKEN Center for Brain ...

If you’re like many expecting parents, you can’t help but wonder — as your baby rolls, punches, and kicks — what exactly goes on in the womb. Scientists are curious as well, and they’ve been studying ...