Pregnancy and forgetfulness

[Sonak]

Is this true or a myth? Does this occur during and after pregnancy? Thanks for any info

[lollyone]

I used to think it was just an excuse for smug pregnant women!!
But I'm pregnant and my memory is honestly terrible! Although I think its mostly that I've got so much to think about and organise in the run up to the birth that some other things simply get pushed out. Same goes for the whole nesting thing for me- I seem to have done nothing but clean and tidy up since I started maternity leave but I just think that I've got so much more time now to put some elbow grease into the things that have probably needed doing for ages!!

[mumof3angels]

Actually forgetfulness/loss of memory starts with your first pregnancy and carries on and on and on until your children are.....well, my eldest is 11 and I still do not have many active brain cells! LOL!! I used to be quite intelligent, quick thinking etc, then the kids came along and I find that my keys are in the fridge when I've spent all day looking for them; or I go to the shops for some milk, spend a tenner and come home to find I still haven't got any milk. Please someone back me up and tell me it isn't just me like this.Please..... anyone......

[naflharrison]

yep its true and has been scientifically proven! oher that was a big word for me tonight!

[redcrx]

I'll back you up, mumof3!!!

my eldest is 3 and i still havnt got my brain back to how it was before. I will start to say something and forget what it was halfway through or forget a really simple word lol

[mumof3angels]

Sooo glad to know I'm not on my own.

[cockroach]

its because you have to think for someone else..instead of just yourself...they actually proved this year somewhere i read that women are smarter after having a baby,.!!!
you wouldnt think it...where am I ??? what am I supposed to be doing?? ....who am I......!

[mrs_overall]

I agree, it has been scientifically proven and I think the word they gave it was "mumnesia.

[poohshunny]

Have a look at this.
http://www.thebabycorner.com/page/1245/