Forgetfulness is another common sign that comes as a part and parcel of having a baby. However, this is not amnesia or a serious case of memory loss that causes the woman to lose important memories like her phone number or address. Pregnancy might make the young mother careless and complacent about simple and everyday things
Hormonal changes, bodily changes and excessive stress can be attributed to this sudden bout of forgetfulness that most women have to go through. Also, it is scientifically proven that as the pregnancy progresses, the brain reduces in size causing memory loss. With the birth of the baby, the brain function returns to normal and the hormones adjust and stabilize as well.
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Forgetting simple things is a very common thing in pregnancy so don’t fret about it and overthink the issue. Also, understand that the problem is temporary. You can talk to your doctor about it if it makes you feel any better.
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Keeping a journal or writing down the information that you forget is one of the easiest ways to remember things. Some people also keep notes on their phones, set reminders and other things to keep track of meetings and things on their schedule. Doing meditation, yoga and other breathing exercises can help reduce stress and make it easier for women to concentrate.
