Mom Brain: The Neuroscience of Parenting and Perinatal Mental Health

Masterclass

Mom Brain: The Neuroscience of Parenting and Perinatal Mental Health

Bachpan Manao

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Masterclasses

This reading list—curated by Dr. Jodi Pawluski, PhD —offers a rich and accessible entry point into the neuroscience of parenting. From groundbreaking research on maternal brain plasticity to personal narratives about the mental load of caregiving, these resources bridge scientific insight with the lived experience of parents.

The list includes:

🎙 Podcast : Mommy Brain Revisited A podcast where neuroscience meets parenting. Join Dr. Pawluski as she speaks with researchers and parents to explore how caregiving shapes the brain. Available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and jodipawluski.com .

📘 Book : Mommy Brain Discover the incredible power of the maternal brain in this accessible science-meets-storytelling book. Available on Amazon .

📄 Key Articles :

The Neurobiology of Postpartum

The Neurobiology of Postpartum Anxiety and Depressio n

Understanding the Maternal Brain

Understanding the Maternal Brain and the Mental Load of Motherhood

The Parental Brain, Perinatal

The Parental Brain, Perinatal Mental Illness, and Treatment

Brain Study Identifies a

Brain Study Identifies a Cost of Caregiving for New Fathers (The Conversation)

Videos and links

Apple Podcasts Spotify jodipawluski.com Amazon The Neurobiology of Postpartum Anxiety and Depressio Understanding the Maternal Brain and the Mental Load of Motherhood The Parental Brain, Perinatal Mental Illness, and Treatment Brain Study Identifies a Cost of Caregiving for New Fathers (The Conversation) The New Science of Motherhood (The Guardian) online course www.jodipawluski.com

Mom Brain: The Neuroscience of Parenting and Perinatal Mental Health