Pregnancy Alters Mothers’ Brains. These New Findings Are Revealing How
Research indicates that “baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s often portrayed as. Neural changes during pregnancy may prepare expectant mothers to better connect with their children and improve social cognition. Daliah Singer May 8, 2026 8:23 p.m. Hormonal changes during and post-pregnancy lead to significant transformations in brain structure and functionality. AleksandarNakic via Getty Images I rummaged through every drawer, […]