2007-03-29 18:46:23 · 18 answers · asked by foreveryoung219@verizon.net 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I saw a study, done in Israel, where new mothers' IQ does go down for a short time after birth. Now, if they'd do a study on the IQ of people who've just had back surgery or some other major event, I'll bet their IQ is down for a day or two. LOL
A more interesting part of that study was a test for a mother's sense of smell. Most animals know their babies by their scent. Any farmer can tell you that a sheep or other farm animal recognizes their baby by smell. The hospital in Israel brought new moms several baby's undershirts and asked them which one had been on their newborn. Amazingly, most moms would pick the correct one. I never would have guessed that humans had retained, or ever had, that sense of smell. The data seemed to indicate that a woman's sense of smell is much better than normal for a few days after giving birth.
2007-03-29 18:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by Annie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not true at all. I just read an article in American Baby magazine that explained that because of the poor sleep, lack of energy, and distraction, you are not able to concentrate and forget things more often than when you weren't pregnant. The best thing to do if this little thing called "mommy brain" happens to you (especially in a public place) is to just laugh it off. Trust me, you have no other choice.
2007-03-30 02:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by beautifulone104 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds about right to me and I dont know anyone without a baby including myself. Lack of concentration, absentmindedness, etc all happens during and after pregnancy. It doesnt stay that way though. Eventually we all recover. We have to, to keep up with those cunning 2 yr olds! lol
2007-03-30 01:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by Good Advice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not true! However, it is common for women while pregnant to experience what I call "the stupids." This scatterbrained-ness, forgetfulness and inability to concentrate is caused by hormones and is only temporary, thank goodness.
2007-03-30 01:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some it would seem that way (I've worked retail.) For others it seems that they've morphed into evil geniuses. My mom had kids and learned to reign us in with NO WORDS SPOKEN, just powerful "mom" looks. That's smart, right there.
2007-03-30 01:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no scientific truth in that statement . but after giving birth to children whether they are boys or girls, women do not show interest in other things and their entire world is their children.
2007-03-30 01:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by nightingale 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not true......BUT during pregnancy most woman get the "pregnancy stupids"......forgetting things, absentmindedness.....i am pregnant right now and i forget **** all the time!....this usually subsides once the baby is born and mom acclimates to her new life
2007-03-30 01:54:48 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's true, you might've just had a baby for asking that question.
2007-03-30 01:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by HaLF_BaKeD123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey that is not true whatsoever. your ability to learn never shanges unless you have brain damage. childbirth is the last thing that will change it.that is so cute though.
2007-03-30 01:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by liz levasa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so. I cant afford to go down anymore.haha
2007-03-30 01:49:10 · answer #10 · answered by *Aimzie* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋