The Neurodivergent Birth Podcast
A podcast exploring neurodivergent experiences of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, with the aim of improving support and outcomes for neurodivergent people and their families. Hosted by doula Victoria White.
Episodes
67 episodes
S5 Ep 5: Bonus Guest Episode: Neurodivergence, Attachment and the Transition to Parenting with Julianne Boutaleb
Today we're delighted to share this bonus episode with you which is all about neurodivergence, attachment and parenting. Our guest is Julianne Boutaleb, consultant perinatal psychologist and clinical director and founder of Parenthood In Mind, ...
S5 Ep 4: 8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth: Deciding Where to Give Birth
Welcome to week 4 of '8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth'!Today Victoria explores different options for where to labour and birth, what you might wish to consider from an ND perspective, and what your rights are in relation to this top...
S5 Ep 3: 8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth: Understanding Your Sensory Needs
Welcome to week 3 of '8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth'!Today Victoria and Aimee Booth, trained nurse, health visitor, hypnobirthing practitioner and ND Birth Training Practitioner, discuss how to understand and communicate your sens...
S5 Ep 2: 8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth: Antenatal Appointments
Welcome to the second week of '8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth'!Today Victoria and Karen Henry, midwife, lecturer and ND Birth Training Practitioner, discuss how to prepare for your antenatal appointments as a neurodivergent person....
S5 Ep 1: 8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth: Your Rights in Maternity Care
Season 5 of The Neurodivergent Birth Podcast is here! This season we’re sharing something special… 8 weeks to prepare for your neurodivergent birth.Across the next 8 episodes, founder Victoria White and guests ...
S4 Ep14: Supporting Neurodivergent Experiences of NICU with Dr Frankie Harrison
Today I talk with Dr Frankie Harrison. Frankie is a clinical psychologist, a NICU mum and founder of Miracle Moon UK, which provides support and therapy for parents healing after NICU experiences and birth trauma.Frankie talks all about ...
S4 Ep13: Noiredivergence - Navigating Black Neurodivergence in the Birth Space with Ruby Osunsola
In today's episode I speak with Ruby Osunsola, who is one of our new Training Practitioners at Neurodivergent Birth. Ruby shares her personal story of navigating the maternity system as a neurodivergent, Black single parent, with multiple healt...
S4 Ep12: Safety and Accessibility in Antenatal Education with Victoria Warnes of the Modern Antenatal Revolution
Today I talk to Victoria Warnes, founder and director of The Modern Antenatal Revolution, an award-winning organisation which offers antenatal education and antenatal teacher training with a refreshing focus on emotional wellbeing and mental he...
S4 Ep11: Research into Autistic Experiences of Maternity Care with Hayley Morgan and Sara King
Season 4 is back!And in today's episode I speak with Hayley Morgan and Sara King who are chair and vice-chair of the Maternity Austism Research Group (MARG) in the UK.We talk about their own personal journeys as autistic mothers, ...
S4 Ep10: Live Book Launch! 'Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters' by Victoria White
It's pod day and it's also book launch day!In this episode Victoria hosts a live recording of the podcast to celebrate the publication of 'Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters'.You can order a copy here:
S4 Ep9: Supporting your Sensory Needs Postnatally with Doula & Antenatal Educator April Austin
Today I talk to April Austin who is a doula, antenatal educator and Neurodiverse & Inclusivity Lead at The Perinatal Academy. We talk about supporting your sensory processing needs during the postnatal time, and how to navigate ...
S4 Ep8: Asking for Support Postnatally with Candy Elsbeth from Nourishing Birth & Beyond
Today I talk to Candy Elsbeth all about asking for support during the postnatal time. We talk about executive functioning challenges during the postnatal time, and how to ask for the help and support you really need.Candy is a neurodiver...
S4 Ep7: Exploring Late Diagnosis with Erin Fung of Better Birth UK
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S4 Ep6: Neurodivergence, Skin-to-Skin and Baby's First Hour with Midwife and IBCLC Ella Jackson
Today I talk with Ella Jackson, infant feeding specialist midwife and IBCLC.We have a fascinating discussion about neurodivergence and advocating for your wishes when it comes to skin-to-skin, and the first hour of your baby’s birth aka...
S4 Ep5: Neurodivergence and Postnatal Anger with Dr Caroline Boyd
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S4 Ep4: Supporting your ADHD in the Postpartum with Alixandra Bacon and Dusty Chipura
Today I talk with registered midwife, adjunct Professor and public speaker Alixandra Bacon, and Master ADHD and pregnancy coach Dusty Chipura, all about supporting your ADHD during the postpartum. They bring their personal stories and professio...
S4 Ep3: Emotional Planning for the Postnatal Time with Doula & Counsellor Tania Frogoso
Today I talk to Tania Frogoso, aka The Grateful Doula. Tania offers doula services, perinatal coaching and trauma-informed counselling in-person in Malaga, Spain, and online worldwide.We discuss her exploration of her own neu...
S4 Ep2: Preparing for a Neurodivergent Postpartum with Sophie Messager
Today I'm delighted to welcome Dr Sophie Messager, doula, mentor, educator, drummer and author of my favourite postnatal book: 'Why Postnatal Recovery Matters' (
S4 Ep1: Neurodivergent Parenting with Lisa Lloyd aka ASD with a G & T
Hello and welcome to Season 4!I'm delighted to welcome Sunday Times Bestselling Author, ND Advocate and Content Queen Lisa Lloyd, aka ASD with a G&T, to the pod today.You can find out more about Lisa on Facebook @ASDwithGandT,...
S3 BONUS: Breastfeeding, Autism and ADHD with IBCLC Emily Lunny
As we work away preparing for Season 4, we just couldn't wait to bring this bonus episode to you from Season 3, to celebrate the release of Emily's book 'Breastfeeding, Autism and ADHD: Understanding extra support needs and positives for the Au...
S3 Ep15: Season 3 Finale - Reflections on Celebrating Neurodivergent Perinatal Experiences
Join me for a summary of the season as I reflect on the importance of celebrating diversity in perinatal experiences, and the positives associated with neurodivergent pregnancy, birth and postnatal journeys.See you in 2025 for Season 4!...
S3 Ep14: Understanding Birth Trauma from a Neurodivergent Perspective with Dr Emma Svanberg
Today I talk with Dr Emma Svanberg, clinical psychologist, author, founder of The Psychology Co-operative and co-founder of Make Birth Better CIC.We talk about her own experiences as an autistic woman with ADHD, understanding birth trau...
S3 Ep13: Introducing a New Baby into a Neurodivergent Family with Autism Consultant Nurse Kimberley Ashwin
Today I talk to Kimberley Ashwin. Kimberley is an Autism Consultant Nurse and CEO of Autism Oxford. In this episode she shares her experience of the perinatal time from her perspective as a dyslexic person, and shares her tips for introducing a...
S3 Ep12: Neurodivergence and Rights with Rebecca Schiller co-founder of charity Birthrights
Today I talk to Rebecca Schiller. Rebecca is an author, a women’s rights campaigner, co-founder, former trustee and CEO of the human rights charity Birthrights and an occasional journalist. She al...
