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: ...

We have all seen this moment countless times: a baby enters the world and bursts into tears. It is so common that we rarely stop to wonder why it happens. Why do newborns cry instantly after birth?

The sound slices through the quiet of the night: a muffled sob, then a hiccup, quickly escalating into a high-pitched, frantic wail. For any parent or caregiver, this is a familiar, urgent call to ...