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Monday, December 23, 2024

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!

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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 pregnancy coach, student midwife, and a mama to 8 – all born naturally! I’ve spent nearly two decades helping mamas have healthy babies, give birth naturally, and enjoy the adventure of motherhood. Does complete support for a sacred birth and beautiful beginning for your baby resonate with you? Contact me today to chat about how powerful guidance and coaching can transform your pregnancy, birth, and mothering journey <3



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