If the sound of a baby crying gets you red in the face, you're not just imagining things. A new study has found that an infant's cries – particularly those that signal pain – really do trigger a hot ...

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 ...

A new study from Japan confirms what many mothers may know instinctively: Picking up and carrying a fussy baby usually calms down and relaxes the child, making the move a good one for both moms and ...

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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 ...

To new parents, the cry of a newborn can be overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally draining. A baby's cry is a first and most powerful way of communication, yet it often causes parents to feel ...