Neurobiological Changes Across Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Investigation
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 8, 2024
Pregnancy
is
a
period
of
profound
biological
transformation.
However,
we
know
remarkably
little
about
pregnancy-related
brain
changes.
To
address
this
gap,
chart
longitudinal
changes
in
structure
during
pregnancy
and
explore
potential
mechanisms
driving
these
Ten
participants
(Mean
age
=
28.97
years)
are
assessed
1-6
times
(median
3)
their
pregnancy.
Each
visit
includes
anatomical
diffusion-weighted
MRI,
assessments
waking
salivary
hormones,
hair
inflammatory
cytokines.
Here
observe
reduction
gray
matter
volume
gestational
week,
while
neurite
density
index
(NDI),
proxy
axon
density,
white
tracts
increase
across
Progesterone
levels
associated
with
reductions
volumetric
measurements,
both
progesterone
estradiol
linked
to
increases
NDI
tracts.
This
study
highlights
the
neurobiological
experienced
by
pregnant
individuals
provides
insights
into
neuroplasticity
adulthood.
Language: Английский
Redefining the mom brain narrative: Adaptive cognitive enhancements during the perinatal period
Journal of Health Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 31, 2025
“Mom
brain”
is
a
commonly
reported
phenomenon
in
pregnant
and
postpartum
women
characterized
by
brain
fog,
forgetfulness,
distractibility,
other
cognitive
disruptions.
However,
research
on
objective
functioning
inconclusive
does
not
necessarily
align
with
mothers’
subjective
experiences
mom
brain.
This
review
discusses
recent
developments
the
perinatal
neuroscience
literature
that
support
revised
narrative
which
“mom
conceptualized
as
period
of
functionally
adaptive
enhancements.
Changing
can
shift
societal
expectations
for
mothers,
thereby
reducing
social
pressure
negative
self-evaluation
to
ultimately
enhance
across
period.
Language: Английский
Stress-induced modulation of maternal behavior and mesolimbic dopamine function
Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 101445 - 101445
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
Language: Английский
The parental brain, perinatal mental illness, and treatment: A review of key structural and functional changes
Seminars in Perinatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(6), P. 151951 - 151951
Published: July 14, 2024
The
transition
to
parenthood
is
perhaps
the
only
time
in
adult
life
when
brain
changes
such
a
significant
degree
short
period,
particularly
birthing
parents.
It
also
there
an
increased
risk
of
developing
mental
illness,
which
may
be
due,
part,
neuroplasticity.
Thus,
we
must
develop
interventions
and
treatments
that
support
parents
promote
parental
health.
This
review
will
highlight
key
findings
from
current
research
on
how
human
structure
function
are
modified
with
1)
parenthood,
2)
parenting
stress
perinatal
3)
aimed
at
promoting
focus
mothers,
but
non-birthing
discussed.
Improvements
our
understanding
brain,
health
well-being
generations
come.
Language: Английский