February 2024 PMID 38182834

Women's neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum.

María Paternina-Die, Magdalena Martínez-García, Daniel Martín de Blas, Inés Noguero, Camila Servin-Barthet, Clara Pretus, Anna Soler, Gonzalo López-Montoya, Manuel Desco, Susana Carmona

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In these discussions, participants mention key findings from the article, such as brain changes in first-time mothers during late pregnancy, while also critiquing the use of terms like 'birthing parents.' The tone ranges from excited to frustrated, with words like 'important study' and phrases critiquing the language choices illustrating a mixture of appreciation for the science and concern over how it is presented. Such language reflects deep engagement with the broader societal implications of the research beyond just the neurological findings.

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The discussions reflect a mix of sentiments, with some expressing disagreement over terminology used in the publication, thus leading to a neutral stance on overall agreement.

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Many participants show a strong interest in the topic, highlighting aspects of brain changes related to motherhood and seeking more information.

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The discussions exhibit moderate engagement, with some users referencing specific findings and expressing curiosity about implications, though many posts are more reactionary.

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The perceived impact of the publication is considered low to moderate, as while some users acknowledge its scientific merit, others focus on the controversial framing rather than the science itself.

Abstract in brief

  • Pregnancy leads to significant brain changes, with lower cortical volumes observed in first-time mothers compared to women who haven't given birth, particularly during late pregnancy.
  • These changes show some recovery in early postpartum, but certain brain networks, like the default mode and frontoparietal, display slower volume increases.
  • Mothers who had scheduled C-sections exhibited different cortical development patterns, indicating that childbirth method can influence postpartum brain recovery.

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Omnia Somnia
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Este importante estudio lleva por título "Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum" https://t.co/lkKU8OMS1v Pero la revista Scientific American @sciam borra a las mujeres y a las madres y las llama "birthing parents". #Misoginia https://t.co/jQMQRNrm01 https://t.co/2IxFJyWeg7

Mar 18, 2024 · 45 likes · 42 shares · 15,478 followers View post →
Angel Pérez Sempere
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Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum | Nature Neuroscience Por cierto, la primera autora es alicantina https://t.co/DPaf4BcNKK

Jan 6, 2024 · 16 likes · 6 shares · 1,311 followers View post →
Serena Nik-Zainal
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Whoa… BABY BRAIN… It’s a real biological phenomenon!

Feb 8, 2024 · 15 likes · 1 share · 7,361 followers View post →
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whatsinaname??
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@OakTreeLaneN @sciam “Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum” is the name of the study, mother, and woman is used numerous times - did you even read it?

Mar 17, 2024 · 5 likes · 4,849 followers View post →
Hiram Tendilla-Beltrán
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『マミーブレイン』なんてある? 妊婦と産後の母親110人と29人の脳を調査 妊娠後期と産後初期の母親は、未経産女性よりも皮質の厚さが低下していた 妊娠中の方が範囲が広い 帝王切開を予定していた母親は、産後の皮質増加が大きくなっていた https://t.co/KQCVkR0jjD

Jan 26, 2025 · 21 followers View post →
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Omnia Somnia
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Este importante estudio lleva por título "Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum" https://t.co/lkKU8OMS1v Pero la revista Scientific American @sciam borra a las mujeres y a las madres y las llama "birthing parents". #Misoginia https://t.co/jQMQRNrm01 https://t.co/2IxFJyWeg7

Mar 18, 2024 · 45 likes · 42 shares · 15,478 followers View post →
Induna
@FreeInduna · X

@BillboardChris @eXigentCoder Disgusting - the actual science didn't make that mistake though, thankfully. "Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum" https://t.co/UHdz1aHpoY @sciam should be defunded

Mar 18, 2024 · 1 like · 1,392 followers View post →
Induna
@FreeInduna · X

@sciam It is correct in the actual science, why do you distort it with this nonsense? "Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum" https://t.co/UHdz1aHpoY

Mar 18, 2024 · 1,392 followers View post →
AlfBravo
@Alf_Bravo_ · X

@sciam Article title: »Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum« »birthing parents« – why are you such cowards?

Mar 17, 2024 · 92 followers View post →
whatsinaname??
@thatsnotmine125 · X

@OakTreeLaneN @sciam “Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum” is the name of the study, mother, and woman is used numerous times - did you even read it?

Mar 17, 2024 · 5 likes · 4,849 followers View post →
Ariti
@LedenUnor · X

Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum | Nature Neuroscience https://t.co/Bi8r5gIikZ

Mar 17, 2024 · 1 like · 2,833 followers View post →
Dr Imran Sheikh
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RT @SerenaNikZainal: Whoa… BABY BRAIN… It’s a real biological phenomenon!

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Serena Nik-Zainal
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Whoa… BABY BRAIN… It’s a real biological phenomenon!

Feb 8, 2024 · 15 likes · 1 share · 7,361 followers View post →
IJMSC
@IJMSCtweets · X

During late #pregnancy, mothers showed⬇️cortical #volume across all functional networks. These differences attenuated in early postpartum. Data also pointed to different #cortical trajectories for those w/scheduled Csection. https://t.co/pGEUQyVsfy @DiePaternina @susanna_carmona https://t.co/3dPQfFPbDK

Feb 8, 2024 · 1,135 followers View post →
ros__nor
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Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum | Nature Neuroscience https://t.co/XH4Rf78K0l

Feb 8, 2024 · 120 followers View post →
Nature Neuroscience Cover Alert
@NatNeuroCover · X

María Paternina-Die et al. "Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum" https://t.co/OUSk4Xv7pO

Feb 7, 2024 · 1 like · 18 followers View post →
お茶柱/心理学のべレスク
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妊娠と出産で脳が変わる? 初妊娠110人と未妊婦34人を調査 未妊婦に比べ、妊娠後期者は全体的な皮質の体積と厚みが減少している 産後初期にかけて全体的に徐々に回復する 陣痛を経験せず帝王切開を受けた母親の方が、経験した母より増加が大きい https://t.co/KQCVkR0jjD

Jan 20, 2024 · 21 followers View post →
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Women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum

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Been studying the brain structural and anatomical difference between male and female (and what may lead to behavioral differences) A recent paper on Nature caught my attention about women’s neuroplasticity during gestation, childbirth and postpartum https://t.co/W3bzkcg6D0

Jan 16, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,907 followers View post →
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1st time #mothers' brain changes during late #pregnancy & postpartum: data suggest a dynamic trajectory of cortical decreases during pregnancy that attenuates in postpartum at a different rate depending on brain network & childbirth type https://t.co/tg27jKnpX4 @NatureNeuro

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