mommybrain

The brain changes that happen as a result of pregnancy is a fascinating topic. Dr Pawluski is one of the leading authorities on this topic. We talk about her book Mommy Brain in which she discusses how the brain changes as a result of pregnancy and how the transition to parenthood does not get the recognition that it deserves. She also sets the record straight about what actually happens to a mother's memory during pregnancy. Most importantly she highlights the amazing ways the brain adapts to the task of having a child. 

Jodi Pawluski, PhD is a neuroscientist who specializes in the neuroscience of motherhood and perinatal mental illness. She has a podcast Mommy Brain Revisited in which she talks to leading scientists and others about the latest thinking and research on the changes in the maternal brain as a result of pregnancy.

 https://www.jodipawluski.com/mommybrainrevisited/episode/3735c11f/43-attachment-and-neural-synchrony

Her website where you can also information about Dr Pawluski's webinars for parents

https://www.jodipawluski.com/about

And her book which is available in English and French

Chelsea Conaboy is a  journalist specializing in personal and public health. Her recent book, Mother Brain, is now available in paperback. Her book is a thoughtful and well researched discussion of the emerging neuroscience about the brain changes that occur as a result of becoming a parent. In addition, she offers an incise critique about the concept of "Maternal Instinct" and how it is fundamentally flawed and inaccurate.https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/26/opinion/sunday/maternal-instinct-myth.html

This is a major developmental period and transition which is actually similar in magnitude to the changes that occur in adolescence.  However, this sensitive developmental transition has not received the attention and recognition that truly deserves. Chelsea Conaboy has corrected this imbalance with her highly readable and thoughtful book 

If you're pregnant or are a mom then you've probably experienced the 'mom brain'.

How does it happen, when does it happen and what happens to your mom brain short term and long term after having kids?

Do you actually loose brain power as a mom?

Well today's guest and neuroscientist Dr. Liisa Galea, maternal brain researcher and mother of 2 will tell you EXACTLY what's going on in your brain throughout your pregnancy, after giving birth postpartum and how it can impact your life even years later.

You won't want to miss this 'I didn't know this' episode!

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