During pregnancy, both the body and the brain adjust, and in the later stages, the brain may prioritize information differently. It is common to notice that it becomes harder to manage several inputs at the same time. This is not due to reduced ability, but due to how the brain temporarily allocates energy.

As the pregnancy progresses, the body uses more resources to maintain and stabilise essential functions. This can affect the brain’s processing speed, especially when many sensory or mental inputs occur at once. Instead of managing several things simultaneously, the brain may simplify and focus more on one thing at a time.

Sleep and recovery also play a role. In late pregnancy, sleep is often more fragmented, which can temporarily affect how the brain processes information, plans, or shifts between tasks. This is a common and expected effect, not a sign of a problem.

When the brain simplifies information processing, it may react more slowly to several sounds, movements or environmental impressions. This does not mean the brain is less capable — it means it is working differently for a period of time.

The ability is still there — it is simply being used in another way.

Alma’s tips 🌿

• It is common for the brain to simplify how it processes information when the body is working more internally.

• Difficulty handling many inputs at once can be part of the later stage of pregnancy.

• Sleep and recovery can temporarily affect how the brain sorts information.

• It is not a loss of ability — it is a redistribution of resources.