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 ...

It should go without saying that a baby crying isn’t a reflection on the parent or their parenting style. Well-watered, well-tended babies cry. A baby that doesn’t cry may seem aspirational for ...

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: ...