Mommy Brain Insights
Sara discusses the significant changes women experience postpartum, including brain volume reduction and hormonal shifts, particularly the rise of oxytocin during breastfeeding. She reflects on her own struggles with postpartum depression and the isolation that can accompany new motherhood. Jeff adds a male perspective, noting how the dynamics of intimacy and partnership evolve after having children, suggesting that evolutionary factors may influence libido in new parents.In this clip
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How does oxytocin influence bonding in the context of parenting and hormonal shifts post-birth, as discussed in episode 138: The real toll of parenting on mental health with Alexandra Sacks, M.D., and the clip Hormonal Shifts Post-Birth?