我又在说什么？我的眼镜在哪里[他们坐在你的头上]？如何拼写我的孩子的名字？！为什么我不能找到我的手机[当你和你的配偶谈话时]？！
Have these questions—or something similar—ever crossed your mind? For some moms, you may chalk these questions up to “mommy brain,” “momnesia” or a plethora of other nicknames. For other moms, it can be scary. It may feel like you are losing your mind. With the changes in your hormones, lack of sleep and the ever-present thoughts of your young children, it’s easy to see why all moms feel like their brains aren’t firing on all cylinders.
We invitedLydia Hostetler., DO, aBanner Health Clinicspecializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology to share some thoughts on the topic of “mommy brain.” She had some good news!
“While there may be a perception that ‘mommy brain’ is causing memory loss, there is actually no scientific evidence to show any mental impairment,” said Dr. Hostetler. “It’s perfectly normal to have memory lapses or forgetfulness. When you aren’t getting good sleep and are multitasking, nobody’s memory is good.”
So, what’s the science behind “mommy brain” and how can you manage symptoms? Dr. Hostetler offered some comforting advice.
No, You Aren’t Losing Your Mind
虽然我们不知道怀孕改变大脑的所有原因或方式，但我们知道蜂窝和物理层面有变化，Hostetler评论了。
“母亲常常在测试和与其他非孕妇相比的基线认知水平上进行。然而，他们可能会觉得它们表现不佳或健忘，“她说。
Some obvious influences of the brain and its function have to do with hormones and sleep changes. We can experience these influences outside of pregnancy in different ways—think PMS, all-night studying or jet lag. New connections and rewiring of the brain, called neuroplasticity, occurs throughout our life as we learn or experience new things, so pregnancy is no exception.
Studies脑成像已经显示出怀孕后的大脑的适应性。这些包括与同理心有关的地区的增加，这与关心新人具有如此高的需求。这些是显示怀孕的阳性适应，实际上可以帮助我们精神上为母性做好准备。
有些研究也表明了父亲或养父母父母的这些变化。“当我们继续研究这些变化时，我们可能会继续了解有关怀孕如何影响大脑的更多信息，”Hostetler博士说。
How long will “mommy brain” last?
“病人我有智慧h often report ‘pregnancy brain’ improves after delivery, followed by the onset of ‘mommy brain.’ They joke their brain never really seems to fully recover,” Dr. Hostetler said. “It’s very individualized to the person, so it’s hard to pinpoint how long.”
解决“妈妈脑”的提示
If “mommy brain” will be around for a while, Dr. Hostetler shared some comforting advice to help get you through it:
- Write things down or set reminders.“Hey Siri, remind me in one hour …” Jotting things down or setting phone reminders can really help and are perfectly normal—whether you have kids or not. The human brain can only hold aboutseven bits一次在工作记忆中的信息，但它可以显然可以存储比需要的更多。
- 睡得更多。This one will definitely make most parents chuckle, but a lack of sleep hasnegative effects在大家上。一study发现，如果你有多个孩子，新父母再次睡个好觉需要六年的睡眠。所以，你可以抓住一些z！
- De-Stress.您可能无法避免压力，但您应该花时间管理它。散步。读一本书。找几分钟只是呼吸。如果你不能得到一秒钟，请和孩子一起放松身心。坐下来和他们的颜色或读一本好书。这次可以帮助您重新中心和焦点。
- 耐心点。Allow yourself the space for your head to make these amazing changes and adaptations. Take heart knowing you aren’t alone, and there’s evidence that it’s not only normal but it may also be beneficial.
When should you get concerned?
Remember, it’s completely normal to have memory lapses and forgetfulness. But, if you have concerns that the brain fog is not clearing or you are feeling symptoms of insomnia, hopelessness, tearfulness, anxiety or other symptoms of depression, talk to your doctor.
“The hyper focus that happens when you have a new baby, can cause an increase in the guilt of caring for yourself or paying attention to the other things in your life,” Dr. Hostetler commented. “If you are also suffering from depression or post-partum depression, these feelings can be intensified. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure if what you are experiencing is more than a normal adjustment.”
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