"baby brain" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} baby brain (uncountable)
  1. (informal) A state in which a new mother is forgetful, absentminded, or easily distracted. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Babies, Parents Synonyms: mommy brain, momnesia Hypernyms: brain fog

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