Health
Pregnancy is often described as a transformative experience, but recent scientific research reveals that its impact extends beyond the physical realm, reaching deep into the brain. A groundbreaking study published in Nature Neuroscience has provided detailed insights into how pregnancy-induced hormonal changes lead to significant and lasting alterations in the female brain, drawing parallels to the brain remodeling observed during adolescence. The study, led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of California, Irvine, involved 26 MRI scans of a 38-year-old woman from three weeks before conception through two years postpartum. The findings revealed a
June 09, 2025