Altered functional connectivity of emotional circuits and default mode network in postpartum women: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study.
BMC Psychol April 14, 2026 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-04399-4 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe brains of postpartum women show altered functional connectivity in emotional circuits and the default mode network compared to non-postpartum women, as measured by resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. These changes may underlie the emotional and cognitive adjustments of the postpartum period.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Postpartum women |
| Key finding | Postpartum women exhibit altered functional connectivity in emotional circuits and the default mode network. |
Abstract
Altered functional connectivity of emotional circuits and default mode network in postpartum women: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study.