New Blog Post—Pregnancy and Mental Health: New Research Paves the Way for Better Treatment

Pregnancy and postpartum are two periods in a person’s lifetime that cause major changes to the body and brain. Anyone who has been pregnant will no doubt be fully aware of the dramatic changes to their bodies. But what is perhaps less well known is that there are also changes that occur in the brain. Indeed, you may be familiar with the term “baby brain” or “maternal amnesia”. These terms are often used in a derogatory way towards new parents, but people need to be aware that changes to the brain    do occur and can have a significant impact on mental health.