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'Baby brain' phenomenon during preganancy real say researchers

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It's a mental fog that's familiar to many expectant mothers during pregnancy. Now, Australian scientists have found that the "baby brain" phenomenon appears to be very real. A collation of studies of pregnant women reveals they become more prone to forgetfulness as delivery day approaches.


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By Gareth Boreham, Mai Hoa

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It's a mental fog that's familiar to many expectant mothers during pregnancy. Now, Australian scientists have found that the "baby brain" phenomenon appears to be very real. A collation of studies of pregnant women reveals they become more prone to forgetfulness as delivery day approaches.



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