Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters

Coming soon.

Research and lived experience tell us that women and birthing people experience better outcomes perinatally when they are well-informed, supported and treated as individuals.

Many neurodivergent people will need specific support to ensure they have the most positive experience of pregnancy, birth and their journey into parenthood, aligned with key themes including sensory processing, communication, executive functioning and mental health. Unfortunately these support needs are poorly understood within perinatal healthcare settings, and evidence is pointing to neurodivergent women and birthing people feeling unsupported and experiencing poorer outcomes than their neurotypical peers.

Victoria White is a neurodivergent doula and mother. Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters aims to promote awareness and understanding of neurodivergent perinatal experiences, and improve support for neurodivergent people and their families at this transformative time of life. It is written as both a practical guide for birth professionals, and a validating and compassionate companion to neurodivergent parents-to-be and new families.