Nervous System & Motherhood (made by SanyaKurd)

I made this because I saw there isn't much presentations on this topic. I hope it benefits someone.
Please share this with a mother so that it may help her!

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Thenervous systemin mothers,

asin allindividuals, is composed
oftwo mainparts:

*The Peripheral Nervous System
(PNS)

*The Central Nervous System
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2. Additionally, within the context of
motherhood, the autonomicnervous
system (apartofthe PNS) plays a
significant rolein responding to the
physiological and psychological
demands of pregnancy, childbirth, and
caregiving.

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3. Brain:

Spinal Cord:

The brain regulates essential functions
such as mood, cognition, andhormonal
balance. During pregnancy and
postpartum, the brain undergoes
structural and functional changes to
adapt to maternal roles.

Ithelps in processing and relaying
messages.

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4. Somatic Nervous System:

For mothers, ithelps in responding to the
demands of caregiving through actions like

holding and feeding the baby.

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS):

Regulates involuntary body functions. Ithas
two main parts:

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5. “Sympathetic Nervous System:
Prepares the body for stress-related activities.
Inmothers, this might be more active during

childbirth or stressful caregiving situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System:

Promotes relaxation and recovery. Ithelps
mothers to rest and recover after childbirth and

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6. Ye Neuroplasticity:

Pregnancy and motherhood induce neuropLastic
changes in the brain, enhancing areas related to
empathy, emotion regulation, and caregiving.

YcHormonal Changes:

Hormones such as oxytocin and prolactin play
crucial roles in bonding, milkproduction, and
maternal behaviors.

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7. Inthis section, we will only discuss
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
Youcanstudy about CNS oninternet.

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8. “Somatic Nervous System:
Controls voluntary movements and sensory
information. This systemhelps mothers
physically interactwith theirtoddlers, such
as playing, lifting, and comforting them.

‘Autonomic Nervous System (ANS):

Regulates involuntary body functions. It

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9. 1 Sympathetic Nervous System:
Prepares the body for action and stress (fight-or-flight
response). This system is often activated in response

to the unpredictability and physical demands of
toddler care. (during fight, tantrums, injury etc)

2 Parasympathetic Nervous System:

Promotes relaxation and recovery
(rest-and-digest response). Ithelps mothers
recover during periods of rest and maintain

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13. "When mothers,
husbands, andin-laws
collectively encourage
and praise good
behavior, children feel
motivated andvalued."

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15. Amother's well-being is vital for

her ability to care for her family.

Prioritizing her own body needs
throughself-care ensures she can
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16. *Momrageis when mothers express intense

anger or frustration, often by yelling or /
screaming at toddlers.

«It arises from feeling overwhelmed or
unsupported in managing the challenges of
parenting.

*Recognizing triggers andseeking support can
help mothers cope and respond calmly to their
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17. Anger Matar or attente

Yelling and physically
disciplining toddlers, such as
beating, are harmful parenting
behaviors stemming from
frustration orstress. These

actions can cause emotional
harm to the child and teach them
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18. Anger Matar or attente

«Blue Zone

Becoming emotionally numb and
distancing oneself from atoddler
can occurin mothers experiencing
overwhelming stress or
depression. This detachmentis a

coping mechanism but can harm
the parent-child bond.

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22. May theAlmighty acceptit.