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Mom Genes

Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct
Book • 2021
In 'Mom Genes', Abigail Tucker delves into the hard science behind maternal instincts, exploring how pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding reshape the female brain.

The book combines Tucker's personal experiences as a mother of four with thorough research, discussing topics such as why mothers mimic their own moms, maternal aggression, and the impact of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on motherhood.

It is a deeply researched and compulsively readable work that illuminates the ancient biological roots of modern motherhood.

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