How does the brain change after pregnancy

Neuroscientists at the University of California have discovered that pregnancy significantly alters a woman's brain. The study observed a reduction in grey matter and an enhancement in white matter integrity, aiding mothers in adapting to motherhood's demands and bonding with their newborns. These changes correlate with increased levels of pregnancy hormones like estradiol and progesterone.

Pregnancy completely rewires mothers' brains — study

- 18/Sep 10:08

Neuroscientists scanned the brain of a pregnant woman and captured a 'widespread reorganization' of her brain before, during and after pregnancy.

Pregnancy completely rewires mothers' brains — study

- 18/Sep 10:08

Neuroscientists scanned the brain of a pregnant woman and captured a 'widespread reorganization' of her brain before, during and after pregnancy.

“Pregnancy Rewires Women’s Brain: Study Shows 4% Drop in Gray Matter, Increased White Matter Integrity”

naija247news.com - 16/Sep 21:40

WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Pregnancy triggers profound changes in a woman’s body—hormonal, cardiovascular, and beyond. A new study now...

A grey matter? Nature, nurture and the study of forming political leanings

theguardian.com - 25/Sep 06:00

Researchers find minuscule difference in the amygdala – a region of the brain linked to threat perception

Researchers discover changes in the brain throughout pregnancy

times of india - 16/Sep 17:37

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed the first map of a human brain during pregnancy, showing significant changes in gray and white matter....

Pregnancy Changes the Brain, Study Finds

drugs.com - 16/Sep 15:09

MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 -- With implications for research around postpartum depression and other health issues, scientists have tracked the changes...

Discovering the Brain's Role in Shaping Political Views

medindia.net - 23/Sep 10:45

While brain structure does correlate with political ideology, a recent study by researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) using MRI scans of...

Yoyo dieting alters gut health, driving weight regain and inflammation

news.medical.net - 23/Sep 04:22

Researchers from Deakin University reveal how yoyo dieting disrupts gut health, leading to weight regain and obesity-related complications. The study...