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2007-02-03 20:54:58 · 18 answers · asked by chedzleo_30 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Some of the answers to this question are....creative, but the reason that they cry, is to promote the breathing, and to expand their lungs.
2007-02-03 21:02:35 · answer #1 · answered by Lilly Evans 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If a baby doesn't cry or at the very least whimper doctors & nurses become rather alarmed, and give it lower APGAR test scores. Crying is the best possible exercise for a brand new set of lungs that have never been used before.
The baby may also not be very happy about being suddenly in this bright & cold place after being in his/her nice dark & warm womb for the past 9 months, but that's not exactly a "medical" explanation is it?
2007-02-04 05:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by twistedscorpio87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it is true that crying would expand the lungs and encourage the activity of pulmonary function, it is not necessary for the newborn to cry. For years now we have not been giving that smack on the butt that you see in movies. If the baby does not spontaneously breathe, we will stimulate it (rubbing with towels ect.). About 30 years ago there was a method of birth called the Leboyer Method that many couples and practioners chose to use which was a nonviolent method to discourage the traumatic effect of birth for the baby. The lights were kept low. The infant was placed in warm water immediately after birth. Quiet was promoted. These babies routinely did not cry, and in fact there were pictures of them quietly smiling. Some practitioners still utilize some parts of this method.It has some benefits for the baby. However, if a baby is born in the hospital...the hospital does not run based on the comfort and convenience of the patient....newborn or elderly, so its not used alot. If anyone is interested...some practioners do exist. Probably more midwives than doctors would allow it or be profecient in it.
2007-02-04 05:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birth, according to some, is the biggest trauma we will ever experience, including our death. It's a lot to take in, being shoved through a hole, going from warm and swimmy and in the dark with muffled sounds to surrounded by chaos and lights and noise and new things we have never been through.
That plus most of the time they get a good stinging whack on the butt to MAKE them cry so their lungs can start to work. That is the first time a baby breathes with their lungs, up to that point the mother's blood supply has been serving as a respiratory system through the umbilical cord.
Crying for a baby is not always emotional, it is straight up communication. They even have different cries for different needs. If you are a new parent, you will soon discover this.
Sleep when you can! And get them off the breast before that first tooth comes in. And don't get too close to a baby boy during a diaper change. And all babies poop a LOT. You can discover the rest on your own. Best to ya!
2007-02-04 05:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by musicimprovedme 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The whole ordeal is a big one, the baby has just been taken from the place it has called home and is used to for 9 months. The most obvious would be the air, how much colder it is. That is why generally they stop or calm down a little after they are swaddled because they fill safe again and warm.
2007-02-04 05:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by ***************** 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all babies DO cry, some beleive it has to do with going from womb to the outside world, some think it is a part of the instinct to breath...that crying expands the lungs and allowed the newborn to take it's first breaths.
2007-02-04 06:16:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the answers here are assuming all babies cry when born, 2 out of my 5 children didn't cry when they were born, not due to any medical emergency, simply because they didn't feel the need!
My son was born in a birthing pool and surfaced into my arms where I cradled him, maybe he felt safe?
My daughter was born 'on land' and the midwife passed her between my legs and we cuddled and got to know one another, no crying from her either!
Both had good APGAR scores, and both perfectly fine.
2007-02-04 06:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a reaction designed to clear the lungs of fluid and help baby adjust to breathing outside the womb, it is very natural and a good sign that the baby is breathing well.
2007-02-04 05:17:21 · answer #8 · answered by S W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two things: birth is quite an ordeal, You come from a nice wark comfortable place and end up in a cold, bright place... Not nice.
Second: they cry to expand their lungs to start the respiratory system.
2007-02-04 07:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by Laurence C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i don't really remember when i was that young ...but common sense tells me that going through a vaginal canal can be very scary for someone that small ....not to mention the instant temperature changes and BRIGHT lights (even when eyes are closed), also being handled for the first time! !
I'm sure it is not that comfortable to go through something like that ...so that is why i cried! !!
2007-02-04 04:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by Sarahdv7 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋