20 Health Facts That We’ve Been Told Our Whole Lives That Aren’t True

13. Pregnancy Brain

Sorry, ladies, blaming your forgetfulness on “pregnancy brain” is no longer a valid excuse the next time you forget to send your mother-in-law a birthday card. Studies have concluded that pregnancy doesn’t cause any negative impacts on brain function. Being pregnant can add a load of stress on a woman, and it can cause her to become more scattered as she attempts to organize her life in preparation for her bundle of joy, but that’s about all.