05/12/2024
“It's not just about the glow, the cravings, or the baby bump. The very core of a woman - her brain - can undergo profound changes (during pregnancy). The brain's very architectural design, its structure, functions, and internal connectivity, are all recalibrated. Scientists believe that this neural overhaul equips a new mother with some nearly superhuman abilities: the precision to distinguish her own child among a sea of faces; an enhanced auditory sense to detect the softest of whimpers; and the unparalleled capacity to empathize with her newborn, comprehending their needs and emotions based solely on non-verbal cues.
Recent studies have unveiled that a mother can carry fragments of her children's DNA in her bloodstream for years after giving birth. And get this: a mother's brain can harbor parts of her children's DNA for life.
It's fascinating to consider how these effects might influence a mother's thoughts, feelings, and actions. And while science has much to uncover, it's clear that the connection between mother and child is ever deeper than thought.”
Dr. Lisa Mosconi (Associate Professor of Neuroscience in Neurology and Radiology, and director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Weill Cornell Medicine NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital)
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💖 Wishing mommies everywhere a happy Mother’s Day! 💐
