31 min listen
104. The Science of Baby Brain: Social & Biological Influences on Mothers with Dr Sarah McKay
104. The Science of Baby Brain: Social & Biological Influences on Mothers with Dr Sarah McKay
ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Nov 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode I speak with neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay about her latest book: Baby Brain - The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better). This conversation aims to debunk some of the myths about ‘baby brain’ that exist in our culture, and we discuss the discrepancies between what the research says about the maternal brain and our memory, with what mothers say about their memory and experience of ‘baby brain’. We talk about societal expectations and patriarchal influences on motherhood alongside the cognitive changes that occur for women when they become mothers, and this intersection between the ‘social’ and the ‘physiological’. The episode explores how pregnancy primes the brain for motherhood, the impact of thoughts on biological processes, the significance of brain-to-brain synchrony in mother-child interactions, and how motherhood contributes to resilience in the maternal brain. You’ll learn about the fascinating phenomenon of foetal cell transfer and its potential benefits for women who have experienced miscarriage. Dr. Sarah simplifies complex brain science and sheds light on the profound connection between baby brain, pregnancy, and motherhood.
See more on the show notes page here: https://drsophiebrock.com/podcast104
See more on the show notes page here: https://drsophiebrock.com/podcast104
Released:
Nov 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
12. How to Value and Shift your Emotional Labour: You acquire certain skills when you mother childr… by The Good Enough Mother