"mommy brain" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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