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What is ‘baby brain’?

A study has proved that the long-debated phenomenon of 'baby brain' may actually cause a profound...

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11.36 12 Mar 2026


What is ‘baby brain’?


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11.36 12 Mar 2026


A study has proved that the long-debated phenomenon of 'baby brain' may actually cause a profound 'rewiring' process during pregnancy to prepare a woman for the demands of parenthood, with expectant mothers losing an average of nearly 5% of the brain's grey matter.

But, how does this affect people and are the effects long term?

Joining Ciara to discuss is Ollwyn Moran, Neuro Development Therapist & Founder of Cogni Kids.


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