Doctors test for them within minutes of birth, because these simple motions reveal complex brain development. Primitive reflexes show how deeply survival is written into our biology. Reporter's ...

“We were worried about our daughter undergoing anesthesia for an MRI—we had no idea we were about to be blindsided with horrific news,” mom-of-two Katie Martinez told Newsweek, after her daughter’s ...

A Clinton Township woman accused of killing her infant daughter in 2023 will receive an independent mental evaluation to determine whether she may have been insane at the time of the incident. Kia ...

Chennai: In a moving display of determination, a young woman candidate appearing for the police recruitment examination in Kancheepuram district came with her 15-day-old baby in her arms. At the ...

When a call about an abandoned kitten comes in, instinct meets science. Using neonatal feeding methods, reflex stimulation, and temperature maintenance, a rescuer gives a one-day-old life a fighting ...

Every new parent looks for reassurance that their baby is healthy and developing as expected. From long stretches of sleep to frequent feeding, there are several natural behaviours that act as ...

Humans are born with only two primal fears: falling and loud noises, research reveals. The fear of falling emerges early, demonstrated by infants' hesitation at 'visual cliffs.' The 'startle reflex' ...

Bringing a newborn into the world is a lovely experience, but it's not without challenges. One of the biggest concerns for new parents is understanding their baby’s hunger cues. As babies are unable ...

There’s something magical about the moment a newborn baby wraps their tiny fingers around yours. That surprisingly strong grip isn’t just adorable, it’s a primal reflex hardwired into their biology.

When babies are born, everything they experience is new. They go from being safe and warm in the womb to having all sorts of sights, sounds, smells, and feelings thrown at them. If your baby feels any ...