An innovative study from Gregorio Marañón Hospital unveils the profound transformations in a mother’s brain during pregnancy. Continue reading to explore the dynamic changes motherhood generates to the mind. Have you pondered the impact of pregnancy on a mother’s brain? A trailblazing study by Gregorio Marañón Hospital offers enlightening insights. This article deciphers the findings of research illuminating the anatomical and functional evolution of the maternal brain from the onset of pregnancy to several years postpartum. Published in the prestigious “Nature Neurosciencethe study unveils alterations in essential brain networks, including the Default Mode Network and attention-related areas. It presents the analysis of the brain structures of 110 women in the third trimester of their initial pregnancy compared to those who have never been pregnant, highlighting significant anatomical differences even before the child’s birth. Anatomical Changes and Their Long-term Effects Post-Childbirth The team at Gregorio Marañón Hospital found that the mother’s brain starts undergoing notable anatomical changes during pregnancy, with some adjustments lasting up to six years after giving birth. These changes, influenced by the delivery method (vaginal or cesarean section), significantly alter certain brain regions, enhancing self-awareness and fortifying the bond between mother and child. This has shown that gestation, delivery and postpartum are processes that, although they occur together, involve very different hormonal, immunological and environmental changes. The study