New research shows that women's brains change and grow after giving birth. Here's why that can be a good thing—and 3 tips for coping, by vanessalobue
To deal with some of the negative repercussions of “mom brain,” there are some things parents can do to make the emotional burden of parenting feel a little bit lighter.One of the side effects of feeling a bit over-emotional might be stress and anxiety, and let’s face it, parenting iseven without forgetfulness and the emotional ups and downs.
So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to take that helping hand whenever it’s offered. Even though your body and brain might be helping you prepare for parenthood, having lots of bodies and brains around to help you cope can be a great thing, especially when you’re feeling like an emotional wreck.Abraham, E., Hendler, T., Shapira-Lichter, I., Kanat-Maymon, Y., Zagoory-Sharon, O., & Feldman, R. . Father's brain is sensitive to childcare experiences.
Hoekzema, E., Barba-Müller, E., Pozzobon, C., Picado, M., Lucco, F., García-García, D., ... & Ballesteros, A. . Pregnancy leads to long-lasting changes in human brain structure. Nature Neuroscience, 20, 287-296.
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