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what causes it we are all aware that
pregnancy
causes the body to change. unfortunately, your
brain
may not be as sharp as it was before you were pregnant due to the
pregnancy
hormones and/or sleep deprivation you may be experiencing. dr. elizabeth buchert, ob/gyn and functional medicine specialist of mint health at woman?s hospital, explains, ?mommy
brain
, or the forgetfulness and
brain
fog we notice starting during our pregnancies and postpartum, often is exacerbated by fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, and stress.? also, you have a lot of new information that you are taking in, like how to take care of the baby, how to keep the baby safe, and so on. with so many new
things
consuming your
brain
, it leaves little room to focus on other day-to-day
things
. so if you forgot your food in the microwave, wore your slippers instead of your actual shoes to work this morning, or can?t remember what your neighbor?s name is, don?t stress over it. while it is certainly frustrating at the time, these
things
will all seem small in the grand scheme of
things
because you know, you?re just learning everything there is to know about raising a little one. and let?s face it, no one is performing at their best if they haven?t had the proper amount of sleep. what you can do about it while you can?t completely stop the
brain
drain, there are
things
you can do to help prevent it or lessen the effects of it. yoga at least four days a week, even if just for 20-30 minutes at home using an online program, and even daily if that is possible, throughout and after
pregnancy
,? dr. buchert shares. watch your diet. make sure you are getting enough healthy fats in your diet, such as coconut, olive oil, and avocado. dr. buchert adds, ?another key is having a diet filled with phytonutrients, 8-10 servings of brightly colored fruits and veggies a day.? check your levels. be sure to get your vitamin d, zinc levels, iron levels, and magnesium levels checked. ?many people are unknowingly low on this, which can dramatically influence the
brain
and fatigue levels,? notes dr. buchert. with these helpful tips, you will be able to hold onto all of your memories and stay sharp throughout your
pregnancy
?and even after. don?t get frustrated. not being able to remember simple
things
is upsetting, we get it. however, don?t let it ruin your day. while you can?t remember the information the moment you need it, it will eventually come to you. dr. buchert encourages, ?remember that the hormonal changes we go through during
pregnancy
, and as new moms, in some ways are purposely reshaping areas of our
brain
that prepare us for our motherhood role and attachment and bonding to our children, and this can lead to that foggy forgetfulness.? so if you are finding you can?t remember something, take a deep breath and keep on going, it will all be okay. write
things
down and set reminders. ?e good ole pen-and- paper technique will never go out of style. create a to-do list, start a planner and include all of the appointments you need to get to, or utilize your phone in helping you keep up with everything. yes, even little notes to yourself on where you last saw your purse or put your shoes is good, too. in fact, it?s brilliant, and make use of that reminders app on your phone. what good are siri and alexa if they can?t help us remember
things
? create a backup system. use your family as auxiliary
brain
s. while you may forget something, having someone there to remind you of the
things
you forgot can be extremely helpful. try and get some rest. ?e keyword to this one is ?try? because we understand, sleep is hard to come by these days, but do your best. sleep deprivation does tricky
things
to the
brain
so the more sleep you are able to get, the better. practice yoga. ?a regular yoga practice has remarkable effects for the
brain
(and emotions for that matter!), sleep, and stress. i highly encourage momnesia, mommy
brain
,
pregnancy
brain
or any other term you prefer to call it, is the time during your
pregnancy
when simple pieces of information like your own address or your own phone number just disappear from your
brain
the second someone asks you for them. one second you know them, and the next it?s like you?ve never even heard of them?at least for a brief period of time. however, it?s important to note that this frustrating forgetfulness is only temporary and nothing to worry about. spring 2017 | pink & blue 37
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