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: ...

Hearing a baby cry can trigger a range of responses in adults, such as sympathy, anxiety and a strong urge to help. However, new research suggests that a deeper physical reaction is also occurring. A ...

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 ...