Is pregnancy brain a real thing?

Yes, it is very real due to all the hormonal changes and lack of sleep. Just try to keep life simple and use lists.

It is real, so stop blaming yourself for being forgetful. Your body is running a marathon inside, so naturally, the brain will get tired. Just accept it and use reminders on your phone.

Haha, yes! I literally forgot my own phone number once at a billing counter. It is just the hormones and the exhaustion of growing a human. It gets much better after delivery, so don't worry.

It is definitely real, but make sure you also get your thyroid levels checked. Hypothyroidism during pregnancy can also cause severe forgetfulness and brain fog, so don't ignore it thinking it is just normal pregnancy brain.

I panicked so much when I started forgetting basic names and daily tasks, thinking something was wrong with my brain. But my doctor assured me it is perfectly normal and happens to almost every mother. It is nothing to worry about.