by Hayley Cheok Becoming a mother is a life-changing event – encompassing the journey of pregnancy, the birth process and parenting. It is an experience that brings about remarkable changes to a woman’s self-image and characteristics. Beyond that, it can also change a woman’s brain and consequentially, their behaviours. The short-term effects of reproductive experience on a mother are well-documented and common knowledge. This includes shifts in life priorities and changes in appearance and body. However, there is a lesser known aspect that requires more attention – the long-term impact of reproductive experience on a mother‘s cognitive abilities, such as decision-making.  … Continue reading Yes, I’m Changing: the effects of reproductive experience on decision-making