REWIRED: Motherhood & The Changing Brain

This interactive workshop explores the neuroscience of motherhood, focusing on how memory, mental load, and brain changes during pregnancy and postpartum impact maternal mental health. Participants will learn about the neurological and hormonal shifts that influence attention, emotional regulation, and vulnerability to perinatal mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Drawing on both cutting-edge research and compassionate clinical insight, the session will also feature a conversation with renowned perinatal mental health expert Karen Kleiman, with a focus on the concept of "holding"—the emotional and psychological support essential to maternal care. The workshop reviews evidence-based treatments that support brain health and recovery, debunks common myths about "mom brain," and emphasizes the role of support systems and policy in maternal wellbeing. Designed for professionals and caregivers, the workshop blends science, empathy, and practical tools to better understand and support mothers during the perinatal period. About Jodi: Dr. Jodi Pawluski is a neuroscientist, therapist, and author passionate about the science of motherhood and perinatal mental health. She is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of parental brain science. Her work centers around understanding how the brain changes during the transition to motherhood, how maternal mental health conditions affect a mother and her children, and how treatments like antidepressants and probiotics play a role in this journey. In addition to her research, Jodi provides counseling, mentoring, and consultation services focused on perinatal mental health. Read more about Jodi at www.jodipawluski.com 2 CE hrs available The Postpartum Stress Center, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7461. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Postpartum Stress Center, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.