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The Science of 'Mom Brain'

The Science of 'Mom Brain'

Update: 2025-10-24
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Are you constantly losing your keys or finding things in odd places? Maybe you chalk it up to "mom brain." But is so-called “mom brain” — or "pregnancy brain" — real, or just something we tell ourselves to feel better? A researcher and moms weigh in.

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The Science of 'Mom Brain'

The Science of 'Mom Brain'

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