Bridging the gap between neurodivergence
& the transition into motherhood

Being Neurodivergent puts you at a greater risk for developing pregnancy and postpartum anxiety/depression.

 There is very little specialized support and understanding around neurodivergence by birthing professionals. BUT it doesn’t have to be that way. I have made it my mission to support neurodivergent parents during this major life transition. I can’t wait to work with you.

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Living with ADHD and other Neurodivergent diagnoses is hard and exhausting A LOT of the times. You might be feeling worried about how you will manage your pregnancy and life after the baby arrives! Afterall, it’s hard enough just taking care of your own self let alone another human.  What makes it even harder is if you do seek support or mention your diagnosis to your birth professionals you likely won’t receive much of a conversation, let alone anything that is followed up on. 

I remember going into checkup appointments and half the time I’d remember to bring my list of questions I wrote down to ask and the other half I wouldn’t ask the questions even if I remembered what I wanted to ask. Then, of course because we can struggle thinking ahead, I just didn’t even know what to ask or consider. Resources online or books felt overwhelming and were clearly not written for the Neurodivergent brain. In looking back, there were so many things that I wished I had a guide to support me during this time who specialized in neurodivergence and all things newborn related. Things like having an accountability partner to tackle the big baby tasks, help in not having the tasks feel so overwhelming and not rushing to make big decisions just to get it off my plate. 

With the changing hormones, difficulty sleeping well, and likely an increase in Neurodivergent symptoms during this transition into motherhood, it can be common that past traumas resurface and feelings of not being good enough are heightened. Therefore, having a guide who not only supported with executive functioning and emotional regulation, but also Neurodivergent mental wellness would have been invaluable. 

Below are some indicators you could benefit from on-going therapy.


Can you relate to any of these feelings?

  • Are you feeling sad or down more often than not?
  • Are you irritable often?
  • Do you find it hard to stop worrying or do you feel anxious often?
  • Are you having upsetting thoughts or feel like you are “going crazy”?
  • Do you often feel not good enough and have mom guilt that has been hard to shake?
  • Do you just not feel like yourself anymore?
  • Do you wonder how your or your partner's neurodivergence may impact pregnancy, postpartum?

 

 


How working together can help you feel less overwhelmed, irritable and dysregulated?

If you are ready to take charge of your Neurodivergence during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum then hit the Get Started button. I look forward to seeing you on the inside. 

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  • Imagine feeling guilt free knowing you have the tools & knowledge to support your baby.
  • Imagine treating your ADHD, Anxiety, & Depression during pregnancy & postpartum so that you can be the mother that you want to be.
  • Imagine what it would feel like to improve your general wellbeing & confidence with your transition into motherhood.
  • Imagine hitting the baby to-do lists with energy to spare.
  • Imagine feel equipped with parenting tips around sleep, feeding, & development.
  • Imagine knowing how to foster the parent child bonding during challenging newborn stages.
  • Below entails sensitive information

 ADHD & birthing considerations:

Much more research is needed in this area but apparently Women who have ADHD are more likely to have a C-Section. I think that is something that would be helpful to know ahead of time. My intuition was telling me I was going to have a C-Section yet, I was NOT at ALL prepared for what that would entail afterwards. Parent education classes reserved 2 minutes around birth via C-Section.

Then, did you know being induced and having other medical interventions like a C-Section can be an environmental trigger for Neurodivergence? In other words, if you have ADHD, your child is about 50% or more likely to also have ADHD. When there are additional environment risks (which includes medical interventions) the % increases even more dramatically. Also, would be helpful to know this.

This is not meant to scare anyone or increase guilt:

 I believe we deserve to know these risks so that we can feel that we are truly giving informed consent. In addition, if we know these risks and had these medical interventions, then we can be a bit more on the lookout for other complications. This might indicate interventions from a variety of services. Ie: Craniosacral Therapy, Occupational, Speech, PT, and a Neurodivergent Parent therapist who specializes in infant-toddler mental health. 

There are SO many ways birthing practices can improve in this country. One way I am passionate about supporting is improving the birthing experience for neurodivergent women. However, in the meantime, I am here to help guide you on this path. Together you can learn how to not let your Neurodivergence get in the way during this life transition. Look forward to working with you on the inside.

“You are not alone, it’s not your fault and with help things can get better!” PSI

Click here to learn more about Postpartum Support International (PSI).

However you identify and whether you are the birth person or witnessing birth, trying to conceive, pregnant or facing fertility struggles. While I specialize in women and children with ADHD, I believe that everybody deserves to be understood, supported and have a space where their experiences are valued.

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