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A mother and baby both smiling and looking at the camera taking a selfie

A mother and baby both smiling and looking at the camera taking a selfie

Synaptic Pruning - How Your Brain Changes in Motherhood

Motherhood doesn’t just change your life — it changes your brain. This piece explores synaptic pruning, the neuroscience behind the transformation from maiden to mother, and how loss becomes the doorway to growth.

The Small Elephant LLC

Oct 19, 20243 min read

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