Is 'baby brain' real? A neuroscientist explains
A recent study reveals that 'baby brain' may be more related to exhaustion than permanent brain changes. While pregnancy reshapes women's brains, tests on 150 new mothers and fathers showed no significant decline in cognitive abilities. The findings suggest that sleep deprivation rather than neurophysiological changes predominantly impacts new parents' mental performance.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 22:24 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 22:30 UTC
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