Does Mommy brain really exist?

Alison Mitzner, M.D. is a board certified pediatrician. She received her medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse. After completing her pediatric residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset NY, she practiced general pediatrics for five years in a private practice in Manhattan, NY. During her years practicing, she was also an attending pediatrician at multiple New York City teaching hospitals where she admitted and examined newborns and pediatric patients. Additionally she supervised and taught hospital residents and medical students in various aspects of clinical and academic medicine. Alison has since moved into the pharmaceutical industry. She has had experience in the industry with leading safety teams and physicians and mentoring many physicians globally. Alison enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences as a pediatrician (and mom) with other moms and dads in addition to supporting moms-to-be. She has contributed to various online websites and blogs, including Huffington Post, FitPregnancy, Reader's Digest, Parents, CafeMom, Big City Moms, Bustle, Romper, GetHealthyStayHealthy, Mamapedia, TheList and Mommybites. She also has an interest in fitness and creating healthier lifestyles and safer environments for pregnant women, new moms and children including alternative approaches to their health and wellness. Her outside interests include working out, singing, piano, guitar, dance, and being a mom!