Re: labour

[Whitney Price]

"I have never heard her squeak
while in labor nor do I recall the male thumping when she is in labor."

It doesn't make sense for them to make noise--that would invite predators.
Humans are the only species I know of who make enough noise during labor to
get the attention of predators (like direct mail marketers, telemarketers,
insurance agents, etc....)

Actually I remember a cat screeching as labor began, so I guess the
*predators* don't mind making a little noise, just not the prey species.