It might seem that if there is no pain, there is no problem. However, doctors insist that pain is necessary: it forces a woman to complete the process of birth – to strive to end it with the birth of a baby. If there is no pain, there is no desire to make an effort. Full story

It is no secret that babies cry frequently, or even too often as their parents sometimes think. A little human who has just been born is still very, very helpless. The baby cannot say if it feels unwell, and the only way to tell you about the baby's needs is crying. Babies can whine and even cry, but in any case, it is always crying for a reason. Full story

The doctors at University College London have discovered that premature babies feel pain much more acutely than the infants who are born on time. Judging by these data, the doctors claim that different children require different methods of treatment and care. Full story

Water births as means of labor pain reduction have become very popular lately. Singing is the newest method of labor pain relief. A new theory states that the strength of vocal cords can help reduce labor pain. Full story

Children react differently during the teething period. Sometimes this process does not affect their well-being, but more often shortly before the next tooth appears, babies become restless, weepy, sleep poorly, refuse to eat. During this period, they usually have increased salivation, their gum reddens and swells. Some kids may even have a fever and diarrhea. There are several ways to relieve their pain. Full story

The Brazilian TV show Fantastico drew out the famous 29-year-old model Gisele Bündchen into telling the details of her delivery and came up with the exciting story of a painless and satisfying experience of a loving mother. Full story

According to Dr. David Walsh, associate professor in midwifery at Nottingham University, England, the labor pain is beneficial for both mother's and child's health. He stresses that painkillers, such as epidural anesthesia, disturb the natural process of psychological connection between mother and child. Full story