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Study shows brain changes during pregnancy involving gray matter reduction and white matter integrity increase, potentially affecting postpartum conditions.
A recent study from UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine has mapped significant brain changes during pregnancy, marking the first detailed examination of its kind.
The research found a reduction in gray matter and an increase in white matter integrity, indicating the brain's adaptability.
These alterations, which may persist postpartum, could help in understanding and predicting conditions like postpartum depression.
The study is set to expand to include more women in future research.
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El estudio muestra cambios cerebrales durante el embarazo que involucran reducción de la materia gris y aumento de la integridad de la materia blanca, afectando potencialmente las condiciones posparto.