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'Momnesia' pregnancy forgetfulness linked to brain circuit disruption, study finds

Scientists have now found a possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’. High oestrogen increased the activity of ‌hypothalamus neurons, which in turn suppressed activity in the hippocampus and impaired memory, they found

· 9/23/2026, 10:53:36 AM· 2 min read
'Momnesia' pregnancy forgetfulness linked to brain circuit disruption, study finds
Scientists have now found a possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’. High oestrogen increased the activity of ‌hypothalamus neurons, which in turn suppressed activity in the hippocampus and impaired memory, they found
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