If you're feeling a little frazzled and forgetful, don't fret. A new study confirms that at a year out, moms are just as sharp as non-moms and even better at multitasking! See all the findings here.
Valerie Tucker Miller, a Ph.D. student in, set out to investigate the effects of motherhood on attention, memory, and other psychological processes. Previous studies often tested moms soon after giving birth, which might not be the best time to gauge cognitive abilities due to the hormonal rollercoaster and sleep deprivation that new moms face.
Amanda Veile, an assistant professor of anthropology at Purdue and co-author of the study, suggested that mothers might actually have the upper hand on some things. Mothers might also have improved attentiveness. This heightened attention makes sense, considering all the multitasking and child-rearing that moms handle daily. The brain adapts to keep everything and everyone running smoothly.
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