
Pregnant? Here's how to deal with the new you
Life Kit: Health
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The Hormonal Shift From Pregnancy to Parenthood
The hormonal shift from pregnancy is comparable in scope to adolescence. Research suggests that the parental brain is better primed for empathy than non-parents. One study showed that parenting appears to be a neuroprotective experience over time, meaning it seems to slow the effects of brain aging.
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