Pooja Das Pooja Das Asked 7 months ago

Can newborns feel pain?

When our baby got her vaccinations, she cried so much, and it really broke my heart. I keep wondering, do newborns actually feel pain like we do? Or are their reactions just reflexes?

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, my dear, newborns absolutely feel pain just like we do. Their nervous system is fully developed to register discomfort, even if they cannot tell us. Always handle them gently and consult your pediatrician if you feel they are in distress.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, they feel pain, which is why they cry during vaccinations. Instead of buying expensive soothing gadgets that may not work, simple skin-to-skin contact or nursing can soothe them naturally. Ask your doctor for safe ways to comfort them.

Ananya Deshmukh Ananya Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

When my baby was in the NICU, the doctors at the hospital explained that babies feel pain very clearly and they use special comfort measures. Always ask your pediatrician clearly about pain relief options before any medical procedure.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! Yes, babies do feel pain, but they are also super strong and forget it very fast with a quick cuddle and feed. Just keep loving them and check with your doc if you think something is seriously hurting them.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, they feel pain, and sometimes they express it through quiet whimpering or refusing to feed. My baby had a minor infection that went unnoticed initially, so I highly recommend consulting your pediatrician if you notice any unusual crying.

Ritu Shah Ritu Shah Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, newborns are very sensitive and feel pain. For nursing mothers, make sure you eat a calm, balanced diet because if the baby gets colic pain from gas, they suffer a lot. Consult your doctor if the baby is crying constantly.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I panicked so much during my son's first blood test thinking he was suffering too much. While they do feel pain, they also soothe very quickly with mother's touch and milk. It is normal to worry, but they are resilient. Talk to your pediatrician.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, they feel pain very much. When my children were babies, swaddling them snugly and feeding them right after a vaccine poke was the best way to quiet their pain. Always ask your family doctor what is safe to do.

Sraboni Banerjee Sraboni Banerjee Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, newborns definitely feel pain. When managing my own health issues, I learned how sensitive a baby's system is. Make sure to keep up with all regular pediatric visits so the doctor can monitor their health and comfort.

Suresh Nair Suresh Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

They absolutely feel pain, so never ignore a sharp, continuous cry. Having raised three kids, I know that checking for tight clothing threads or trapped gas usually solves minor pains. For anything else, take them straight to a pediatrician.

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