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: ...

Your baby’s first breath, and that very first cry, may sound like music to your ears. But behind this emotional moment lies fascinating science. That initial cry signals that your baby’s lungs are ...

It is an all-too-common scenario—a baby is up all night crying, and an exhausted mother gets in and out of bed to care for the infant. The father sleeps soundly next to her, seemingly oblivious to the ...