Baby Brain

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The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)

By Dr Sarah McKay

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Baby Brain by Dr Sarah McKay explores the fascinating science behind how pregnancy and parenting influence a mother's brain. It delves into the neurological changes and developments that occur, blending personal anecdotes with scientific research to provide an insightful look at the complex relationship between motherhood and brain function. This book is an engaging blend of science, nature, and human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the neuroscience behind motherhood and how it shapes both a baby's and a mother's brain. Dr Sarah McKay provides an engaging and insightful exploration of brain changes during pregnancy and beyond, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the wonders of science and nature.

Baby Brain

Baby brain, contrary to its reputation for forgetfulness and brain fog, includes beneficial changes to mothers' brains. In this fascinating book neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay explores the science to show becoming a mother primes the brain to learn quickly, be empathetic, motivated, socially savvy, bond with baby and remember what's truly important.

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If you think baby brain is bad for you, think again—because neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay, author of The Women's Brain Book, has looked at studies and talked to experts from all over the world. The proof is in: giving birth is one of the best things to ever happen to a woman's brain.

Moreover, the positive effects of baby brain last well beyond the baby stage—even into old age, with elderly mothers' brains showing resilience to ageing. Plus, the benefits of baby brain show up for non-birth parents—even fatherhood has a profound effect on the hormones and brains of men.

This fascinating book weaves together baby brain research and interviews with neuroscientists and women's health specialists—many of whom are mothers—with personal experiences from parents concerning baby brain, nesting, maternal instinct, social support, anxiety, and sleep. In each aspect, the conclusion is clear: having a baby improves a mother's memory and makes her smarter, more empathetic, intuitive, and socially savvy.

Baby Brain contains the ultimate good-news story about mothers' brains, backed up by scientific research from leading experts and presented in highly readable bite-sized sections by one of Australia's leading science communicators.

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Baby Brain by Dr Sarah McKay is a compelling exploration of the neurological changes during pregnancy and motherhood. Reviewers commend McKay's user-friendly approach and scientific insight, highlighting her ability to make complex brain science accessible and relatable. The book is praised for empowering mothers with knowledge about their brain's evolution, offering personal stories and research-backed findings that resonate with new and expecting parents.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780733648984

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator known for making brain science practical and accessible to enhance health, wellbeing and performance.

An Oxford University graduate, Sarah earned her MSc and DPhil in neuroscience before moving to Australia, where she conducted postdoctoral research on spinal cord injury. She later founded Think Brain, an online platform offering professional development in applied neuroscience and brain health.

Sarah is the author of three acclaimed books on brain health. These include The Women's Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness and Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better). Brain Health for Dummies, a guide to keeping your brain sharp, healthy and happy, is her third book. Sarah is also the author of a fully revised second edition of The Women's Brain Book, updated to include the latest research and fresh insights.

Sarah's expertise has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Grazia, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Women's Weekly and body+soul. She's a familiar face and voice on SBS' Insight, ABC Radio, Mamamia, NZ Radio National and ABC's Catalyst, and has taken to the stage at events like Business Chicks, Canberra Writers Festival and Happiness & Its Causes.

Sarah lives on Sydney's Northern Beaches with her Irish husband, two teenage sons and a springer spaniel. They can all be found surfing, sailing or ocean swimming.

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