Pregnancy
Forgetfulness in Pregnancy
Q: I am 29 weeks pregnant. I also work full-time and do the majority of the household duties. My pregnancy has gone very well. I have had absolutely no problems, no morning sickness, no hypertension, no diabetes. However, throughout my pregnancy I have had memory lapses. I've had something written down in my date book and then completely forgotten about it anyways. For example, I was supposed to go to a baby shower at a particular time and completely forgot. My husband had to remind me. I refer to these instances as "prego moments". I think I read that a few minor lapses are normal because of all the hormones. A few people at work are saying that it is a real problem, which bothers me because in my mind there are so many other things that are problems. Is forgetfulness normal?
A: Yes it's normal, because you've added a lot of things to do and remember in your otherwise busy life. Something dramatic, like forgetting where you are or what you're doing should be reported to your doctor for a possible neurological consultation, but this is extremely rare.
Dr. Gerard M. DiLeo
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Gerard M. DiLeo is a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist who has been in private practice since 1981
and has served as Chief of the
Medical Staff at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in greater New Orleans. Dr. DiLeo's new book The
Anxious Parents' Guide to Pregnancy is now available.
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