29/04/2026
The remodelling of the brain during pregnancy!
Pregnancy remodels the brain, and (interestingly!) a second pregnancy seems to impact different regions. A first pregnancy affects areas such as the default mode network, involved in empathy and theory of mind, while a second pregnancy appears to shift more toward attention networks and motor systems.
Female biology truly is so very fascinating. (Thirty-five years into this work, and I’ve never lost my curiosity or sense of awe about how it all works.)
Link to the Neuroscience article: https://neurosciencenews.com/second-pregnancy-brain-changes-30150/