There are a number of studies showing that postpartum mothers have difficulty with some cognitive functioning, especially memory! That's why I always provide a written feeding plan or write down whatever I want the parents to remember.

Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
Weston, MA

Brussé I, Duvekot J, Jongerling J, Steegers E, De Koning I. Impaired maternal cognitive functioning after pregnancies complicated by severe pre-eclampsia: a pilot case-control study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2008;87(4):408-12.

Henry JD, Rendell PG. A review of the impact of pregnancy on memory function. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2007 Nov;29(8):793-803.


Silber M, Almkvist O, Larsson B, Uvnäs-Moberg K. Temporary peripartal impairment in memory and attention and its possible relation to oxytocin concentration. Life Sci. 1990;47(1):57-65. 

Eidelman AI, Hoffmann NW, Kaitz M. Cognitive deficits in women after childbirth.Obstet Gynecol. 1993 May;81(5 ( Pt 1)):764-7. 
























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