Will the memory of pregnancy and childbirth really decline?

Pregnant mommy naturally enjoys some privileges, taking the MRT and taking the bus. Even if there is no fraternity seat, someone will give up her seat. Don't have to do housework or only be responsible for simple parts; If you want to eat something, as long as you label it "baby likes it", someone will take the initiative to buy it or make it! If there is a caring husband at home, there is a dedicated calf trainer when sleeping! Even if you forget to do something important, you can say, "Because I'm pregnant! In the end, will pregnancy and childbirth really make memory decline? Let's learn about this interesting problem together. Although there is no clear answer in the related research reports, the memory of pregnant women generally declines during pregnancy, especially the long-term memory in their minds can only exist through repetition. But don't worry too much. Memory loss caused by hormonal changes in the body can usually be gradually relieved within 1 month after delivery. 8 1% of pregnant women have poor memory. 1993 A British medical report studied the memory before and after pregnancy, and found that 8 1% of pregnant women's memory did deteriorate, mainly for a long time. However, for pregnant women with the first or multiple births, the memory loss is the same. In 2008, the University of California, USA, compared the memory of 37 pregnant women with the memory of 3 ~ 12 months after delivery, and found that the long-term memory did decline during pregnancy, but the cognitive ability improved. And these changes are caused by pregnancy, not physical problems. 1998 American psychiatric report also pointed out that memory decreased significantly in the third trimester of pregnancy, but there was no depression or lack of sleep, and memory loss had nothing to do with physical health. Another Australian scholar's research report found that pregnant women's memory ability of daily affairs did not change significantly, such as remembering common phone calls from relatives and friends or at home, but their memory ability of new things became worse. Memory loss has nothing to do with physical health. Long-term amnesia during pregnancy What is long-term memory? Chen Yueyi, an attending physician in obstetrics and gynecology at Yadong Memorial Hospital, explained that memory can generally be divided into sensory memory, short-term memory and long-term memory. Sensory memory records all the information that an individual can feel, and it lasts for a short time, only a few seconds. Images seen, smells smelled, sounds heard, etc. Short-lived memories produced by sight, taste and smell will soon disappear if they are not dealt with immediately. The sensory memory of visual information is also called image memory, and the sensory memory of auditory information is also called echo memory. Short-term memory The most important feature of short-term memory is that the retention time of information is limited, usually about 5 ~ 20 seconds, and the longest is no more than 1 minute. For example, remember phone numbers, things to buy, etc. Storage time is longer than sensory memory, but it is easy to forget without repetition. Long-term memory (permanent memory) Short-term memory will enter long-term memory through constant repetition. The storage capacity of long-term memory is infinite, and the content of memory, whether absorbed from the outside or created by itself, will theoretically exist in the brain forever if it enters long-term memory. The storage capacity of long-term memory is infinite. Memory returned to normal within 65,438+0 months after delivery. In 2006, 5438+0, Saga Medical College in Japan conducted a study on 54 pregnant women. It was found that memory decreased from birth to 3 or 4 days after delivery. However, there is no problem in the memory state measured 1 month after full-term delivery. Dr. Chen Yueyi said that memory loss during pregnancy usually occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy, that is, between 28 and 40 weeks, and usually memory will recover after delivery. Before and after delivery, estrogen, progesterone and oxytocin in women's bodies rise sharply, and then suddenly drop, which is the main reason for memory decline and depression. After giving birth to a baby, hormones in the body gradually return to normal, and memory will gradually recover. Saving memory is a huge challenge. The factors that affect memory loss during pregnancy include sleep quality, psychological factors, drug use, changes in neurotransmitters and hormones. Poor sleep quality, whether too short or too long, may cause poor memory. Psychological factors, such as emotional tension or depression, can also affect memory. The use of certain drugs, such as drugs, will affect the operation of the brain. In the second and third trimester of pregnancy, the changes of neurotransmitters such as adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine decrease obviously, and the secretion of female hormones is 500 ~ 1000 times of that before pregnancy, which will affect the activity of neurotransmitters, inhibit the brain's response ability and cause memory decline. Even as an obstetrician, Dr. Chen Yueyi said that she still felt a little scared when she was pregnant, but during pregnancy, Dr. Chen Yueyi did not obviously feel the memory decline. Pregnant women can stay smart as long as they adjust their life and diet! Must eat 4 ingredients 1. Brown rice, purple rice, oats, corn and other carbohydrates will produce glucose, which is an important substance to maintain brain function. Dr. Chen Yueyi reminded not to refuse to eat carbohydrates because of fear of being fat. Just choose the right kinds of whole grain ingredients, such as brown rice, purple rice, oats, corn and so on. Among them, vitamin B can help the operation of glucose and the metabolism of protein, while folic acid can help nerve development and improve memory. 2. Vegetables and fruits such as spinach, purple grapes and blueberries Dr. Chen Yueyi specifically mentioned spinach, purple grapes and blueberries, because green spinach contains chlorophyll and lutein; Purple grapes and blueberries contain anthocyanins that activate the brain, which can avoid the generation of free radicals that harm the human body and help maintain health in the body. 3. Fresh and small deep-sea fish, such as mackerel, salmon, local fish and ghost knives, are not deep-sea fish. Small fresh deep-sea fish to meet the nutritional needs of pregnant mommy. Dr. Chen Yueyi reminded pregnant mommy not to eat large deep-sea fish such as sharks, swordfish, tuna and cod. Due to biological accumulation, the problem of heavy metal residues is serious. Small and fresh deep-sea fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which helps to maintain memory, promote brain development and retinal maturity of embryos and young children, improve the IQ and vision of babies, and reduce postpartum neurasthenia and depression. 4. Almonds, walnuts, pine nuts and other comprehensive nuts can supplement omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, C and E needed by the human body to help maintain oxygen supply to the brain, activate thinking, protect brain cells from free radical damage, and improve mother's memory and brain sensitivity. Seven things in life 1. Adequate sleep: it is not easy to fall asleep with a big belly and always worry about this and that, which also makes pregnant mommy always unable to sleep well. Dr. Chen Yueyi said that the quality of sleep is more important than when and how long you fall asleep. Deep sleep can provide the brain with adequate rest. It is suggested that pregnant mommy should not think too much after lying in bed, let her feel relaxed, find a comfortable pillow and have a good sleep. 2. Listen to light music: light music can * * * the blood circulation of the brain, relieve stress and improve memory, while music with strong sense of rhythm may have the opposite effect! Please put aside your preferences and choose light music suitable for yourself and your baby! 3. Moderate exercise: Exercise has many benefits. Moderate exercise for pregnant women is helpful for childbirth, boosting spirit, improving concentration, promoting blood circulation and metabolism, and also improving sleep. 4. Keep a good mood: pregnant mommy keeps a good mood and lets the baby in her belly smile with you. 5. Make good use of notes or smart phones: It is recommended to write down important things you don't want to forget in your notes or enter them into your mobile phone at any time, so as not to worry about missing important moments. 6. Stay away from drugs and don't smoke: Pregnant mommy must stay away from drugs, and cigarettes and second-hand smoke can also cause harm to the baby. 7. Family care and help: Last but not least. Dr. Chen Yueyi reminded that the active care and help of family members is the greatest support for pregnant mothers! Deep sleep can give the brain a full rest. Chen Yueyi Education: Graduated from the Department of Medicine, First Medical College of Yangon, Myanmar: Resident of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Yadong Memorial Hospital, Chief Physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Yadong Memorial Hospital, Clinical Research Physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Yadong Memorial Hospital: Interview with Full-time Attending Physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Yadong Memorial Hospital/Jiang Ruiyu Consulting/Chen Yueyi, Model/Beautiful Pregnant Mommy Fang Yi Makeup/Yu Wanrong Photography/Miguo Photography * For more details, please refer to: Mommy Baby 2014. Mababy/ subscribe to the healthy Aloha audio-visual channel, read health knowledge more easily, and pay attention to your health every day! Line @ ID: @:/supply/article/17845/Will memory really decline during pregnancy and childbirth Keywords: baby and mother, date 10, pregnancy, childbirth, memory.