The pregnancy-related brain fog, also known as “baby brain,” isn’t just the
result of physical discomfort, emotional stress, and lack of sleep. A
woman’sA woman’s brain seems to physically alter itself to make room for
her newborn.
During pregnancy, women experience hormonal surges that have been linked to
structural alterations in the regions of the brain responsible for deep
thought and daydreaming, according to a new study conducted by Dutch
researchers.
Putting aside the forgetfulness and inability to keep focused, the changes
may be nature’s way of assisting mothers in bonding with their newborns.
result of physical discomfort, emotional stress, and lack of sleep. A
woman’sA woman’s brain seems to physically alter itself to make room for
her newborn.
During pregnancy, women experience hormonal surges that have been linked to
structural alterations in the regions of the brain responsible for deep
thought and daydreaming, according to a new study conducted by Dutch
researchers.
Putting aside the forgetfulness and inability to keep focused, the changes
may be nature’s way of assisting mothers in bonding with their newborns.