Are you becoming more forgetful recently? You don’t remember where you put your phone? Don’t worry, you’re just having a pregnancy brain!
Pregnancy brain
🧠What is pregnancy brain?
Pregnancy brain refers to the forgetfulness and brain fog that you might be expecting during pregnancy.🤰 You may find yourself struggling to remember details or focus on anything. Some symptoms that are easily noticeable are memory problems🥴, forgetfulness, poor concentration, disorientation, and trouble recalling words or names.😕
🧠When does pregnancy brain start?
There is no scientific research on when pregnancy brain starts.🤰 According to surveys, pregnancy brain can start as early as the first trimester and get worse during the third trimester of pregnancy.⏰
Causes of pregnancy brain
🧠Hormones
A fluctuating hormones throughout your body when you’re pregnant are the culprit to blame. They may trigger some physical reactions and make changes in your body that affect your brain and memory.☹️
🧠Trouble sleeping
Sleep😴 is necessary to consolidate a memory and help you remember details in the past to recall in the future. A consistent lack of sleep impairs your cognitive functions and ability to focus and remember.☹️
🧠Stress and anxiety
Aren’t you anxious about this new journey that you’re going? You may be distracted by worry or excitement so much that you can’t seem to concentrate on your work.🖨️ Everything will be just fine.😃
🧠Changes in brain structure
Some theories suggest that the brain structure has been slightly modified to get rid of unnecessary neural networks and license itself to fit your new job, being a mother👩👧 and effectively responding to your baby.👶 Changes in brain structure might be associated with impaired memory.
How to cope with pregnancy brain
🧠Set alarms and notifications
Schedule alerts⏰ will definitely help you remember things to do within a day. You can also keep memos on your desk or stick them on your computer.💻
🧠Take snapshots
Now you tend to forget everything easily. Try to use your smart phone📱 to take snapshots of where you park your car so you can find it easily. You can also use photos as visual notes🤳 to remind you throughout the day.
🧠Exercise
Working out🏃♀️ regularly keeps you healthy during pregnancy. It can also boost your memory and help you sleep better at night, increasing your consciousness and alertness in the day.😃
🧠Try to get good sleep
A good night’s sleep😴 always makes you feel better, giving you time to recharge and rest. It will also refresh your memory and make all memories stick to your brain longer.😃
🧠Simplify
Take a break from multitasking and start doing one work at a time. Decide your priorities so you can feel less overwhelmed.😃