Keisha Tomas

"Transformations in the Maternal Brain: The Impact of Childbirth"

During pregnancy, a woman's uterus undergoes a staggering expansion, ballooning to over 500 times its typical size. Yet, not all of the transformations occurring within her are outwardly apparent. In fact, some of the most profound changes take place within her brain. When a mother lays eyes on her newborn for the very first time, it's akin to experiencing love at first sight in the most literal sense. This remarkable phenomenon stems from the activation of crucial regions within her brain's reward network following childbirth. These regions communicate the release of euphoria-inducing hormones such as dopamine and oxytocin into her bloodstream, promptly igniting a powerful and unwavering connection of love and devotion to her precious newborn.