Natural Remedies for ‘Mom Brain’
Those that have transitioned to motherhood may have noticed changes in the way they think and act as compared to their behavior before they became parents. This is sometimes referred to as “mom brain.” Keep reading to find out more!
What is Mom Brain? After childbirth, women may experience an increase of emotions, especially when considering how they interact with their child or children in general. Studies show that it goes deeper than simply a change of heart that comes after children are born. It seems that after childbirth, there is actually an increase of activity in the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for emotional processing. Research also shows that it is not only mothers who experience mom brain, but fathers as well. This serves as evidence that mom brain is not a direct result of changes due to pregnancy or childbirth but the actual act of caring for a child. Mom brain can be both good and bad. On one hand, it can make us more responsive to our children’s needs. However, it can also cause us to become over-emotional at times, bringing on feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or even anger. Child of the Universe Magazine
