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541 | Allison – Pregnancy with Autism and ADHD

541 | Allison – Pregnancy with Autism and ADHD

Australian Birth Stories

1 hr, 12 min
23 Apr
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In this episode Allison takes us through her journey to motherhood and subsequently, her empowering and enlightening autism and adhd diagnosis. She weaves in and out of her pregnancies to share information about music therapy and the brain and how music – rhythm, tempo, mantra – is one of the best soothing tools we can teach our children and use for ourselves. Allison details the sensory overwhelm of pregnancy and breastfeeding, her experience with endometriosis, parenting an autistic child and her recent miscarriage which she honoured with a distinct period of rest and reflection. If you are neurodivergent or you think that you may be, this episode will be the comfort and guidance you need. I consider it essential listening, especially for perinatal health specialists caring for neurodivergent people in pregnancy and postpartum. Pre-order our new book: The Complete Guide to Postpartum: A mother-focused companion for life after birthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.