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 ...

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: ...

As expectant parents, it's hard to imagine how that first moment will go when you finally get to meet your new baby for the first time. And, while many of us will get the experience a similar greeting ...

The moment your baby cries for the first time is an important milestone. That tiny sound signals that their lungs are beginning to work, and oxygen is moving through the body. Most babies cry right ...

When you’re preparing to become a parent, you know that hearing your baby cry will be part of the experience. What you may not be ready for is hours and hours of crying that can’t be soothed in the ...

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 ...

Bringing a new baby into the house means things are going to change, for better or worse. Just ask Charlie the Beagle, who didn't expect his human sibling to wail so loud and for so long, and he's had ...