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Pregnancy Alters Moms' Brain Structures
Research indicates that women's brains undergo significant changes during pregnancy, starting before birth, driven by hormonal shifts and neuroplasticity. These modifications, part of the process called matrescence, involve brain shrinkage and the formation of new neural pathways that support maternal behaviors, lasting throughout a woman's life and across multiple pregnancies. While often linked to "mommy brain," these changes enhance responsiveness to a child's stimuli and are essential for maternal care, although factors like sleep deprivation and stress can influence mental health.
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