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 Pregnancy
Why hormonal shifts amplify sensory sensitivities — and how to make your body feel safer and calmer.
🏥 Creating a Neuro-Safe Birth Plan
How lighting, sound, communication style, and advocacy can completely change your birth experience.
🤐 The Hidden Danger of “Masking” in Labour
Why so many neurodivergent women go quiet under stress, and how this leads to medical teams missing signs of distress.
🍼 Feeding Without Overwhelm
Practical guidance for breastfeeding, chest feeding, or bottle feeding — without sacrificing your mental health.
🧩 Executive Function in Postpartum
Why everything feels 100 times harder, and how simple systems can reduce chaos and protect your wellbeing.
🤝 How Partners Can Truly Support You
From non-verbal cues to boundary-bouncing — what your partner really needs to know.
💛 Why This Episode Matters
If 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
🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a safe, welcoming space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand the realities of neurodiverse family life.
⚡ 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 as you navigate this journey.
📩 Contact Me
If you would like to get in touch, you can email me directly at olivia.kessel@sendparenting.com
I would genuinely love to hear from you, especially about the topics you would like covered and the guests you would love to hear from in 2026.
