Resource scarcity influences maternal brain activity and caregiving in rats

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When mothers do not have the necessary resources to raise their children, this adversity causes substantial stress that can hinder caregiving and lead to postpartum depression.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:05 UTC.

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