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.

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