Learn about the science behind baby brain and why it’s not all doom and gloom! In this post we’ll explore 15 surprising benefits, from becoming more sensitive and empathetic to being a brilliant multi-tasker. You’ll also learn how postnatal doulas can support newborn mothers to enjoy these baby brain benefits.

Ever wondered if baby brain is real? Also known as momnesia, mummy brain, pregnancy brain or mommy brain, this phenomenon is more complex than it sounds. We explore the myths and facts behind mommy brain, and dive into the neuroscience underpinning maternal behaviours.

Allison Davies is a multi-award-winning Registered Music Therapist using music to support brain function and reduce anxiety (for you AND your children) and teaching you how it’s done! She is the creator of Brains = Behaviours and The Brain Care Café. A Tassie girl and storyteller, she shares her lived experience of autism and sensory processing disorder.

This is such a significant episode with Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg who is a huge influence in my work and understanding of oxytocin. I chat with physician, professor of physiology and oxytocin research pioneer Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg. Together we discuss Kerstin's significant discoveries about oxytocin, her experience as a woman in science and the use of synthetic oxytocin. At the core of this conversation is the scientific evidence supporting the idea that how a woman cares for postpartum will have a long-term impact on her health.