62. Midwifery Student's Q&A about the Maternal Brain
From Mommy Brain Revisited by Dr. Jodi Pawluski
March 28, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 62
About this episode
Dr. Jodi Pawluski answers questions from midwifery students about brain changes during pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited , I answer thoughtful and candid questions submitted by midwifery students, our next generation of birth workers. I dive into what questions they have around brain changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, what this means for perinatal mental health, what mechanisms may be involved, and more. This episode offers insight for both students and anyone curious about brain changes in pregnancy and the postpartum period. --- If you would like to learn more about the parental brain and perinatal mental health, check out my workshop and training offers at www.jodipawluski.com
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Jodi Pawluski
Topics covered
- midwifery
- maternal brain
- perinatal mental health
- brain changes
- pregnancy
- postpartum
Keywords
- midwifery
- maternal brain
- perinatal mental health
- pregnancy
- postpartum
- brain changes
- mental health
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Organizations: www.jodipawluski.com
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