Hearing the sound of a newborn's wail can trigger the release of oxytocin, a brain chemical that controls breast milk release in mothers, a new study in rodents shows. Researchers found that once ...

Sleep deprivation can do crazy things to a new parent — ever put milk in the pantry? We've been there. If you have heard your baby crying, sprung from bed, and dashed over the crib only to realize he ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing the sound of a newborn's wail can trigger the release of oxytocin, a brain chemical that controls breast-milk release in mothers, a new study in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before young children learn to speak, crying is their only means of vocal communication. But do adults know when a baby is in pain as opposed to being mildly uncomfortable? A new study finds that the ...

Babies cry to communicate needs like hunger, tiredness, or a diaper change. If you’ve ruled out the possibilities and your baby is still crying, call your pediatrician, as it could be a sign of ...

It’s not getting any easier to find infant formula. The nationwide shortage is worsening as parents and caregivers turn to social media, mutual aid funds and milk banks for extra help. We hear from ...