Neurodivergent Pregnancy & Birth Support
Calm, understanding doula support for ADHD and autistic mothers
Supporting neurodivergent women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire
If pregnancy feels more overwhelming than you expected…
You’re not alone.
You might be here because:
Antenatal appointments leave you feeling flooded, shut down, or unsure what was even said
You think of questions afterwards when it’s too late
You’ve been told something is “fine” but it doesn’t feel clear
You need more time to process information than you’re being given
You leave appointments feeling like you didn’t fully advocate for yourself
Pregnancy and the NHS can feel like a lot
For many neurodivergent women (including those with ADHD or who are autistic), maternity care can feel:
• Fast-paced and information-heavy
• Unclear or inconsistent
• Sensory overwhelming
• Emotionally draining
• Difficult to process in the moment
And yet, you’re expected to make decisions quickly, often in the room, on the spot.
That’s a lot to carry on your own.
How I support you
As a neurodivergent doula based in Cambridgeshire, I offer calm, personalised support that works with your brain, not against it.
This might look like:
• Slowing things down so you have time to think and process
• Talking through appointments before and after they happen
• Helping you prepare questions in advance
• Breaking down information in a clear, manageable way
• Supporting you in making decisions without pressure
• Being a steady, familiar presence during labour
You don’t need to mask, rush, or “get it right” here.
A space where you can be yourself
I’m neurodivergent too.
Which means I understand, not just in theory, but in practice, how overwhelming this can feel.
You don’t need to explain why you process things the way you do.
You don’t need to apologise for needing more time.
You can just show up as you are.
Neurodivergent and planning a VBAC?
If you’re also planning a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), this can add another layer of complexity especially when conversations around risk and decision-making feel unclear.
You don’t have to navigate that alone.
Your next step
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
If you’re looking for neurodivergent-friendly pregnancy and birth support in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, or Northamptonshire, I’d love to hear from you.