BACKGROUND: Estrogens modulate the morphology and function of the hippocampus.
Recent studies have focused on the effects of different types of estrogens on neuroplasticity …

The time of pregnancy, birth, and lactation, is characterized by numerous specific alterations
in several systems of the maternal body. Peripartum‐associated changes in physiology and …

Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood is an important period marked by dramatic
neurobiological and psychosocial changes that may have implications for the health of …

The increasing burden of major depressive disorder makes the search for an extended
understanding of etiology, and for the development of additional treatments highly …

Elevated prolactin during pregnancy increases neurogenesis in the subventricular zone of
the lateral ventricle (SVZ) of the maternal brain. Evidence from our laboratory has shown that …

This article is part of a Special Issue “Parental Care”. It is becoming clear that the female
brain has an inherent plasticity that is expressed during reproduction. The changes that …

Areas timely for developing research: This area of investigation is new and needs attention
because a better understanding of the neurological mechanisms by which nutrition affect …

The maternal brain displays considerable plasticity, and motherhood is associated with
changes in affective and cognitive function. Motherhood can alter the trajectory of brain …

The maternal brain is remarkably plastic and exhibits multifaceted neural modifications.
Neurogenesis has emerged as one of the mechanisms by which the maternal brain exhibits …

Circulating immune cells support hippocampal neurogenesis, spatial memory, expression of
brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and resilience to stress. Nevertheless, considering the …