Motherhood permanently alters the brain: Pregnancy triggers a massive surge of hormones that structurally changes a woman's brain. It increases gray matter in areas responsible for empathy, emotional regulation, and social cues, sharpening her maternal instincts.
Motherhood permanently alters the brain: Pregnancy triggers a massive surge of hormones that structurally changes a woman's brain. It increases gray matter in areas responsible for empathy, emotional regulation, and social cues, sharpening her maternal instincts.