EP 146 Why Pregnancy Hits Harder for Neurodivergent Mums

18/11/2025 54 min
EP 146 Why Pregnancy Hits Harder for Neurodivergent Mums

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You are not imagining it. Pregnancy, birth, and early parenting are more overwhelming for many neurodivergent mums — and no one tells you why.In this eye-opening episode, doula and neurodiversity advocate Alix Myers joins Dr Olivia to unpack the hidden challenges that make the perinatal journey feel so intense. If you ever wondered why you struggled more than other mums, this episode finally gives you the answers, validation, and tools you deserve.✨ What You Will Learn🧠 Sensory Overload in PregnancyWhy hormonal shifts amplify sensory sensitivities — and how to make your body feel safer and calmer.🏥 Creating a Neuro-Safe Birth PlanHow lighting, sound, communication style, and advocacy can completely change your birth experience.🤐 The Hidden Danger of “Masking” in LabourWhy so many neurodivergent women go quiet under stress, and how this leads to medical teams missing signs of distress.🍼 Feeding Without OverwhelmPractical guidance for breastfeeding, chest feeding, or bottle feeding — without sacrificing your mental health.🧩 Executive Function in PostpartumWhy everything feels 100 times harder, and how simple systems can reduce chaos and protect your wellbeing.🤝 How Partners Can Truly Support YouFrom non-verbal cues to boundary-bouncing — what your partner really needs to know.💛 Why This Episode MattersIf pregnancy or early motherhood felt harder than it “should,” this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and solutions. You will walk away feeling understood, supported, and far less alone.Contact Alix Myers Virtual Doula 💬 Connect with Us 🎄 Early Christmas Gift: Join my free webinar on Keeping Calm During the Holidays 📅 Tuesday 9 December at 12:00 pm (UK time) 👉 Click here to receive the Zoom details. 🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand. ⚡ Ready to go deeper? Become part of the ADHD Warrior Mum’s Recharge Station — your space for group coaching, expert guidance, real connection, and the calm you deserve.