BBL 209 – The Neurodivergent Birth
Today we're talking about experiencing childbirth when you're a neurodivergent woman. I’ll walk you through creating a supportive birthing space that respects your needs.
Let's talk about handling sensory sensitivities, advocating for yourself, and the first moments with your new baby!
Topics I Cover in This Podcast:
- How is childbirth different for neurodivergent women?
- You are not alone as you prepare for birth!
- How to handle the surrounding environment during birth (including sounds and touch you don’t want)
- Advocating for yourself with your healthcare providers (even in the middle of labor)
- Using a birth plan to help communicate neurodivergent needs during birth
- Choosing the right birth team when you’re on the spectrum
- How to personalize your birth environment so you feel calm and ready
- Techniques to feel in control throughout your whole labor
- Managing overwhelm in a busy hospital setting
- Handling the unexpected changes that can come with labor and birth
- How to handle sensory challenges in the postpartum period
- Navigating postpartum advocacy (and challenges) as an autistic woman
- What it’s like to breastfeed and hold baby skin-to-skin when you have touch sensitivities
- Self-care for postpartum autistic moms
- How to accept yourself (and all your quirks) as you navigate birth and the postpartum!
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Things Mentioned on This Week's Podcast
(NOTE: Want a Perfect Birth Plan Template? Use this template and step-by-step videos to write a birth plan that gets your birth team on your side for a beautiful birth experience! Get the birth plan kit here.)
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Kristen
Kristen is a mama to 8, a writer, researcher, and pregnancy coach. I've spent two decades helping mamas have healthy babies, give birth naturally, and enjoy the adventure of motherhood.
