“Baby brain” is often used to describe forgetfulness during pregnancy or early motherhood. But is it real? Neuroscience says yes ā but not in the way you might think.
Rather than signifying cognitive decline, the brain is actually undergoing restructuring to prioritize caregiving and empathy. Moms may become more vigilant and emotionally aware.
Letās stop viewing baby brain as dysfunction and start appreciating it as adaptation.
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