Pregnancy reduces grey matter in women's brains, aiding motherhood

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Pregnancy causes a significant reduction in grey matter in women's brains, potentially aiding in motherhood. The study found an average nearly 5% decrease in grey matter, linked to better bonding with newborns. This structural change may be beneficial for infant care. Researchers suggest this brain "rewiring" primes mothers for their new role, similar to pruning a tree for efficient growth.


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