Pregnancy: A Brain Health Window for Mother and Baby

The physical changes of pregnancy are accompanied by profound neurological shifts driven by hormones, sleep changes, metabolism, inflammation, and increased nutrient demands. Research shows that a mother’s nutrition influences her cognitive function, mood regulation, and inflammatory balance, while early nutrition plays a critical role in fetal brain development long before birth. The MIND Foods Tracker for Pregnancy was created to help translate this science into gentle, practical daily habits that support brain health during this unique and transformative season.