How Your Baby Changes Your Brain

The video explores the physical, emotional, and neurological changes that occur in new parents. It highlights how both mothers and fathers experience brain growth and hormonal shifts, such as increased prolactin and oxytocin, which aid in bonding and caregiving. The video also discusses the evolutionary adaptations that prepare individuals for parenthood, emphasizing that these changes are not limited to those who give birth. The research primarily focuses on traditional family structures, but the findings suggest that similar changes occur in all parents, regardless of gender or biological relation to the child.

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