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Pregnancy leads to permanent rewiring of brain, study suggests

5 mins | Oct 15, 2023
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Research in mice reveals hormonal changes late in pregnancy trigger parenting instincts and switch in priorities. Hannah Devlin reflects on how these findings offer valuable information about the brain's role in parental bonding and its implications for conditions like postpartum depression. Read by Emma Powell.

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