Expectant mothers often complain about experiencing “baby brain” – a frustrating forgetfulness and mental fog that can settle in during pregnancy. Misplaced keys, forgotten appointments and lapses in concentration are so common that the term has become part of everyday conversation.
But new research suggests there may be a biological basis behind the phenomenon. A recent study found that grey matter volume in the brain – the part of the brain involved in processing information, emotions and empathy – actually decreases by an average of nearly five per cent during pregnancy.
