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There is brain fog and then there's brain fart, the former being not as serious as the medically-recognized latter. Both happen to people one day or another. Pregnant women, however, tend to suffer from something else. Baby brain.

The term refers to memory errors, poor concentration, and absent-mindedness reported by many women during pregnancy and early motherhood. We're talking forgetting what company you work for when talking to a client, pouring chicken broth into your smoothie instead of almond milk... You know, the good stuff. Even though research on the existence of baby brain is mixed, take a look at some of the stuff pregnant women and their partners post and be the judge of that yourself.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s less dangerous leaving the baby at the house than keeping it in her stomach.

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Vicki Broadbent, founder of Honest Mum and author of Mumboss, has also suffered from baby brain. Broadbent found it can last from the very early days in the first trimester of pregnancy to at least the first year after your baby is born. "From unknowingly wearing a dress back to front in public to forgetting an important work meeting (I was out shopping at the time-whoops) and missing my husband's birthday on two separate years when I was pregnant both times (sorry Peter), I can verify that for me, baby brain is real," she told Bored Panda.

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My 39-Week Pregnant Wife Went To The Store To “Get Stuff For Dinner”. This Is What She Came Home With

My 39-Week Pregnant Wife Went To The Store To “Get Stuff For Dinner”. This Is What She Came Home With

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Yvonne S. Butler Tobah, an M.D. who treats high-risk pregnancies, highlighted a recent review of 20 studies assessing more than 700 pregnant and 500 nonpregnant women. It concluded that general cognitive functioning, memory, and executive functioning were in fact significantly poorer in pregnant women. 

"Other research suggests that memory problems during pregnancy aren't as widespread as believed, but can be seen in women experiencing depression shortly before childbirth," the doctor explained.

"If you're pregnant or a new mother, don't assume that you're experiencing a cognitive decline."

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"Biologically, it makes sense that you might be more forgetful during pregnancy as your body is working hard creating life and you're no doubt, the most tired you've ever been," Broadbent said. "This will prepare you for the sleep deprivation that kicks in once the baby is born hence why the baby brain prevails.

"Your body and mind must go into survival mode as it prioritizes making a baby, meaning that a few, far less important things (like your husband's birthday) might inevitably fall by the wayside. What is more important than creating life, anyway? Don't sweat it. I feel you garner superpowers while pregnant and when you become a Mom: the maternal instinct is almost magical (I've known when my kids have temperatures or are unwell from another room in the middle of the night) and I've personally experience heightened senses including precision peripheral vision which has prevented them from danger many times (e.g. stopped my then-toddler being run over years ago in the supermarket car park). We mamas might be tired but we are STRONG!"

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Sent The Kid To School In Full Costume Just To Find Out I Not Only Had Wrong Day, But Wrong Week

Sent The Kid To School In Full Costume Just To Find Out I Not Only Had Wrong Day, But Wrong Week

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However, beyond the relationship between pregnancy and memory, some researchers are looking at the ways pregnancy might positively change a woman's brain. Butler Tobah pointed out another recent study which compared the MRI scans of women's brains before pregnancy and after giving birth to the brain scans of women who have never given birth. The scans of women after pregnancy showed changes in brain structure that might help women adapt to motherhood.

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Hat Moment You Realize You Got Distracted And Forgot You Were Playing Hide And Seek And Your 2 Yr Old Has Been Hiding For About 20 Minutes 😬 ....she Never Moved Lol

Hat Moment You Realize You Got Distracted And Forgot You Were Playing Hide And Seek And Your 2 Yr Old Has Been Hiding For About 20 Minutes 😬 ....she Never Moved Lol

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

literally everyone has done this once - ive done this multiple times with ice cream bars and candy as well

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My Cousin's Pregnancy Brain In Action.

My Cousin's Pregnancy Brain In Action.

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Great Way To Start Off The Morning $&@?!,&:!

Great Way To Start Off The Morning $&@?!,&:!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When life gives you chicken broth, make a fruit soup!

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Pregro Brain Strikes Again. This Is What Happens When You Forget To Put Eggs In Your Waffle Batter Ooopsy. I Swear These Days My Brain Is Mush.

Pregro Brain Strikes Again. This Is What Happens When You Forget To Put Eggs In Your Waffle Batter Ooopsy. I Swear These Days My Brain Is Mush.

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When You Put Laundry Detergent In The Fridge

When You Put Laundry Detergent In The Fridge

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Pregnancy Brain

Pregnancy Brain

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Instead Of Drinking Water I Just Drank Baby Oil

Instead Of Drinking Water I Just Drank Baby Oil

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So This Totally Happened This Morning, Got To Work With Two Different Shoes On!

So This Totally Happened This Morning, Got To Work With Two Different Shoes On!

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Pregnancy Brain Is So Real. My Daughters Daycare Lady Sent Me This. I’m So Embarrassed 💀

Pregnancy Brain Is So Real. My Daughters Daycare Lady Sent Me This. I’m So Embarrassed 💀

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“Honey I Left Your Dinner In The Microwave” And They Say Pregnancy Brain Isn’t A Thing

“Honey I Left Your Dinner In The Microwave” And They Say Pregnancy Brain Isn’t A Thing

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I Thought Pregnancy Brain Was Fake. It’s Not. To Make Scrambled Eggs This Morning, I Cracked One Egg In A Bowl And The Other On A Plate

I Thought Pregnancy Brain Was Fake. It’s Not. To Make Scrambled Eggs This Morning, I Cracked One Egg In A Bowl And The Other On A Plate

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is so common, I panic where I left my car key when driving:) Why? I'm not even pregnant

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Technically This Conversation With My Husband Happened Yesterday, But I Swear It Feels Like I Have A Similar One With Him Everyday.

Technically This Conversation With My Husband Happened Yesterday, But I Swear It Feels Like I Have A Similar One With Him Everyday.

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Looking All Over The House For A Good While......and Freaking Out Since Already Running Late....finally Found My Damn Keys! Common Side Effect Of Parenting While Pregnant

Looking All Over The House For A Good While......and Freaking Out Since Already Running Late....finally Found My Damn Keys! Common Side Effect Of Parenting While Pregnant

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Let's Say I "Hypothetically" Forgot To Take A Pyrex Lid Out Of The Oven Before I Preheat It And It "Hypothetically" Melted. What Would Be The Best Way To Get The Plastic Off The Hypothetical Oven Rack? Or Would One Need To Just Throw The Whole Damn Oven Out?

Let's Say I "Hypothetically" Forgot To Take A Pyrex Lid Out Of The Oven Before I Preheat It And It "Hypothetically" Melted. What Would Be The Best Way To Get The Plastic Off The Hypothetical Oven Rack? Or Would One Need To Just Throw The Whole Damn Oven Out?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Warm it up and peel the big parts off, then use metal scrub to remove leftovers.

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When You Get To Your Destination And Realise You Forgot To Take Your Slippers Off

When You Get To Your Destination And Realise You Forgot To Take Your Slippers Off

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

say they're the latest fashion. no worse than some fashions nowadays

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Tried To Crochet My Daughter A Fish. My Pregnant Brain Thought It Was Nice

Tried To Crochet My Daughter A Fish. My Pregnant Brain Thought It Was Nice

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the sort of thing kids love and keep forever, so it's not a fail.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To a crochet & knitting addict - that looks like it's knitted! PreggoBrain!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you squint, it looks like a green and yellow penis with wings 😆

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Preggo Brain At Its Finest. Opened My Front Door This Morning To Find These In It!

Preggo Brain At Its Finest. Opened My Front Door This Morning To Find These In It!

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Preggo Brain Exhibit A. Be Sure To Actually Put The Coffee That You Just Ground Up Into The Coffee Maker. Okay. Let’s Try This Again Hahahah .

Preggo Brain Exhibit A. Be Sure To Actually Put The Coffee That You Just Ground Up Into The Coffee Maker. Okay. Let’s Try This Again Hahahah .

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That Moment You Realize You're So Tired You Put Your Pants On Backwards Hahaha!

That Moment You Realize You're So Tired You Put Your Pants On Backwards Hahaha!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my friend put on his pants backwards, went the whole day without noticing, until he finally left his room and his mom pointed it out. he even used his pockets without noticing

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My Pregnancy Brain Is Going To Kill Me. I Just Cooked Air For 2 Minutes Because Of Where I Put My Taquitos. Now My Microwave Won't Turn On.

My Pregnancy Brain Is Going To Kill Me. I Just Cooked Air For 2 Minutes Because Of Where I Put My Taquitos. Now My Microwave Won't Turn On.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One time I put food in the microwave and never actually started. I realized this about 20 minutes later

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It's Amazing What I Saw Once I Looked Over My Baby Bump This Morning! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️no One Even Said Anything To Me At My Docs Appt This Morning

It's Amazing What I Saw Once I Looked Over My Baby Bump This Morning! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️no One Even Said Anything To Me At My Docs Appt This Morning

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I'm Not Saying That She Has Pregnancy Brain. I Mean It’s Also Possible That She Made Chocolate Waffles. Either Way It Smells Like A Delicious Campfire In Our Kitchen

I'm Not Saying That She Has Pregnancy Brain. I Mean It’s Also Possible That She Made Chocolate Waffles. Either Way It Smells Like A Delicious Campfire In Our Kitchen

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You Know You Have Pregnancy Brain When You Pull The Butter Back Out And Find This! Lol I Don't Even Know How I Am Able To Live Day To Day Anymore! Lol

You Know You Have Pregnancy Brain When You Pull The Butter Back Out And Find This! Lol I Don't Even Know How I Am Able To Live Day To Day Anymore! Lol

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Meant To Go To Walmart And Found Myself In Rosas Drive Thru Line. Lil' Freaked Out

Meant To Go To Walmart And Found Myself In Rosas Drive Thru Line. Lil' Freaked Out

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Apple Cinnamon Cake Fail ...this Is The Result Of 12x's The Amount Of Baking Powder And Baking Soda!! In All Fairness, It Didn't Taste Half Bad!! It Literally Popped & Deflated

Apple Cinnamon Cake Fail ...this Is The Result Of 12x's The Amount Of Baking Powder And Baking Soda!! In All Fairness, It Didn't Taste Half Bad!! It Literally Popped & Deflated

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Wtf Do I Mean By “Apple Cheese”?!?! Someone Interpret My Shopping List Please!!!

Wtf Do I Mean By “Apple Cheese”?!?! Someone Interpret My Shopping List Please!!!

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Hazel And Lennox Look What You Did To Your Mama! This Isn't Normal!!! All Day I Was Inside Out!! Pregnancy Brain Controlling My Life!! Thank You, Christine For Letting Me Know And Snapping A Memorable Picture!

Hazel And Lennox Look What You Did To Your Mama! This Isn't Normal!!! All Day I Was Inside Out!! Pregnancy Brain Controlling My Life!! Thank You, Christine For Letting Me Know And Snapping A Memorable Picture!

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So This Happened...

So This Happened...

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