Have you been forgetful lately, especially even more during the later part of your pregnancy?
Going back and forth to look for your keys, not remembering the names of the people around you, can't make out your left and right, co-ordination confusion, could not recall what you were talking about in the mid of conversation... maybe even forgetting your home address!
That's because your brain is shrinking!
When coming into the later part of pregnancy, your brain will shrink for 3-5% in size--- or medically "Placenta Brain". OH NO!
- Play simple games on physical co-ordination
- Slow down your pace
- Repeat the names of the people you meet
- Be easy on yourself and laugh it off!
The question is: Will the brain go back to the original size?
After birth, the brain will grow back... but may not to the original size!
Going back and forth to look for your keys, not remembering the names of the people around you, can't make out your left and right, co-ordination confusion, could not recall what you were talking about in the mid of conversation... maybe even forgetting your home address!
That's because your brain is shrinking!
When coming into the later part of pregnancy, your brain will shrink for 3-5% in size--- or medically "Placenta Brain". OH NO!
So, don't be too panic or hard on yourself if you find yourself in such clumsy situation of forgetfulness. You can manage them with some tips:
- Write down major events or things on a paper- Play simple games on physical co-ordination
- Slow down your pace
- Repeat the names of the people you meet
- Be easy on yourself and laugh it off!
The question is: Will the brain go back to the original size?
After birth, the brain will grow back... but may not to the original size!
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