Pregnant woman's grey matter shrinks by 5%, partly recovers postpartum, study finds

Grey matter volume in the brain decreases by about 5% during pregnancy but partially recovers postpartum, particularly in the default mode network. This study, involving MRI scans of nearly 180 first-time mothers, links these changes to fluctuating estrogen levels and highlights the link between grey matter recovery and mother-infant bonding.

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