"Pregnancy's Impact on Biological Aging: Surprising Rejuvenation Uncovered"
A study led by researchers from Yale University has revealed that pregnancy can age a person's cells, adding roughly 2.5 years of epigenetic edits in just 18 weeks of gestation, but the postpartum period may bring about a pronounced reversal of biological aging, with some breastfeeding mothers experiencing a genetic fountain of youth. The study suggests that the body's ability to bounce back from the profound changes of pregnancy may have a rejuvenating effect, although more research is needed to understand the mechanisms at work and the long-term implications for maternal health.