When a baby is born, one of the first signs that doctors, nurses, and even family members look out for is the unmistakable sound of the baby’s first cry. While it may seem like a simple, instinctive ...
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Why babies cry at birth yet take weeks to laugh — the science behind their first emotions
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?
When people imagine the first moments after childbirth, the image is often filled with joy, tears of happiness, the sound of a newborn’s first cry, and an instant connection between mother and baby.
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