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From Pregnancy to Postpartum: The Dynamic Reorganization of the Maternal Brain.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Neural circuits for mammalian parental behaviour.Nature reviews. Neuroscience · 2026Review
- The social circumstances of the maternal experience and its biobehavioral associations, in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta).Animal reproduction science · 2026Article
- Maternal brain alterations based on neurotransmitter and hormone receptor distributions over six months postpartum.Translational psychiatry · 2026Article
- The paternal brain: longitudinal insights into structural and functional plasticity and attachment over 24 weeks postpartum.Translational psychiatry · 2026Article
- Research advances on estrogen deficiency leading to depression.Translational neuroscience · 2026Review
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Abstract
The postpartum period is marked by radical changes in the maternal brain. Seeking to explore the mechanisms that underlie these changes, this article focuses on the relevant hormonal, inflammatory, and behavioral factors. Longitudinal imaging studies have shed valuable light on both short- and long-term alterations in postpartum brain structure and connectivity, particularly in the regions that play key roles in emotion regulation and stress response. It is plausible that these peripartum changes contribute to the mental health challenges new mothers face, including postpartum depression. Adding to our understanding of postpartum neurobiology, this insight highlights the importance of personalized intervention in the promotion of maternal well-being.
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