The Neurodivergent Birth Podcast

Victoria White
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A podcast exploring neurodivergent experiences of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, with the aim of improving support and outcomes for neurodivergent people and their families. Hosted by doula Victoria White.

  1. S4 Ep14: Supporting Neurodivergent Experiences of NICU with Dr Frankie Harrison

    NOV 23

    S4 Ep14: Supporting Neurodivergent Experiences of NICU with Dr Frankie Harrison

    Today I talk with Dr Frankie Harrison. Frankie is a clinical psychologist, a NICU mum and founder of Miracle Moon UK, which provides support and therapy for parents healing after NICU experiences and birth trauma. Frankie talks all about neurodivergent experiences of NICU and how important it is to have conversations antenatally about what it might be like if your baby has to spend any time on the neonatal unit, and how to support yourself. Frankie is kicking off our FREE to watch webinars during Neurodivergent Birth Awareness Week at 12pm on the 5th December all about this topic, so do head to ndbirth.com to register for free. And this is the final episode of this Season! We’ll be back in the new year with a new format and a new co-host so stay tuned. And thank you for all your support this year. See you in 2026! Thank you for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.

    32 min
  2. S4 Ep13: Noiredivergence - Navigating Black Neurodivergence in the Birth Space with Ruby Osunsola

    NOV 3

    S4 Ep13: Noiredivergence - Navigating Black Neurodivergence in the Birth Space with Ruby Osunsola

    In today's episode I speak with Ruby Osunsola, who is one of our new Training Practitioners at Neurodivergent Birth. Ruby shares her personal story of navigating the maternity system as a neurodivergent, Black single parent, with multiple health conditions. This is such an important conversation to listen to and reflect on, particularly if you are a maternity or perinatal professional.  Please also check out Ruby's incredible article 'Spotlight on Noiredivergence: Navigating Black Neurodivergent in the UK birth space' at ndbirth.com/blog Thank you for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.

    50 min
  3. S4 Ep12: Safety and Accessibility in Antenatal Education with Victoria Warnes of the Modern Antenatal Revolution

    OCT 3

    S4 Ep12: Safety and Accessibility in Antenatal Education with Victoria Warnes of the Modern Antenatal Revolution

    Today I talk to Victoria Warnes, founder and director of The Modern Antenatal Revolution, an award-winning organisation which offers antenatal education and antenatal teacher training with a refreshing focus on emotional wellbeing and mental health. We talk about the importance of feeling safe in antenatal education spaces in order for them to be truly accessible, and how important it is to prepare antenatally for the postnatal time. You can find out more about Victoria and The Modern Antenatal Revolution here: https://www.themodernantenatalrevolution.com/ Thank you for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.

    37 min
  4. S4 Ep11: Research into Autistic Experiences of Maternity Care with Hayley Morgan and Sara King

    SEP 18

    S4 Ep11: Research into Autistic Experiences of Maternity Care with Hayley Morgan and Sara King

    Season 4 is back! And in today's episode I speak with Hayley Morgan and Sara King who are chair and vice-chair of the Maternity Austism Research Group (MARG) in the UK. We talk about their own personal journeys as autistic mothers, their PhD research into autistic experiences of maternity care, and the creation of MARG as a collective of autistic researchers and health professionals. Today (18th September 2025) marks the launch of MARG's Best Practice Guidelines for supporting Autistic women and birthing people in maternity and obstetric care, which can be found at this link: https://www.maternityautismresearchgroup.co.uk/guidelines   Thank you for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.

    56 min
  5. S4 Ep10: Live Book Launch! 'Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters' by Victoria White

    JUL 10

    S4 Ep10: Live Book Launch! 'Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters' by Victoria White

    It's pod day and it's also book launch day! In this episode Victoria hosts a live recording of the podcast to celebrate the publication of 'Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters'. You can order a copy here: https://www.ndbirth.com/the-book In this episode we also talk about the work of MP DR Marie Tidball which you can read more about here https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/news/2025/report-reveals-maternity-care-inequities-disabled-women-uk and the work of the Maternity Autism Research Group: https://www.maternityautismresearchgroup.co.uk/ Thank you for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.

    30 min
  6. S4 Ep9: Supporting your Sensory Needs Postnatally with Doula & Antenatal Educator April Austin

    JUL 4

    S4 Ep9: Supporting your Sensory Needs Postnatally with Doula & Antenatal Educator April Austin

    Today I talk to April Austin who is a doula, antenatal educator and Neurodiverse & Inclusivity Lead at The Perinatal Academy.  We talk about supporting your sensory processing needs during the postnatal time, and how to navigate societal expectations when it comes to how you spend your time postnatally, whether that be by attending all the baby groups, or spending time at home. You can find out more about April's work at birthwithapril.com and theperinatalacademy.co.uk. Thank you for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.

    41 min
  7. S4 Ep8: Asking for Support Postnatally with Candy Elsbeth from Nourishing Birth & Beyond

    JUN 27

    S4 Ep8: Asking for Support Postnatally with Candy Elsbeth from Nourishing Birth & Beyond

    Today I talk to Candy Elsbeth all about asking for support during the postnatal time. We talk about executive functioning challenges during the postnatal time, and how to ask for the help and support you really need. Candy is a neurodivergent person and a Registered Nurse, antenatal and hypnobirthing educator, tongue tie specialist and yoga teacher. She supports parents and pregnant people to navigate their pregnancy and postpartum journeys so that they can make the decisions that are right for them and their unique families.  You can find out more about Candy and their wonderful work at nourishingbirthandbeyond.co.uk Thank you for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.

    40 min
  8. S4 Ep7: Exploring Late Diagnosis with Erin Fung of Better Birth UK

    JUN 20

    S4 Ep7: Exploring Late Diagnosis with Erin Fung of Better Birth UK

    ***Pre-order ‘Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters’ by Victoria White here: https://pinterandmartin.com/products/why-neurodivergent-birth-matters  10% of proceeds will go to our Doula Access Fund*** Today I talk to antenatal educator and founder of Better Birth UK, Erin Fung, all about her late-in-life journey to receiving her autism diagnosis and much more. You can follow Erin's amazing birth work @betterbirthuk and her neurodivergent advocacy and awareness work @alt_audhd.  Thank you for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.

    38 min
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A podcast exploring neurodivergent experiences of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, with the aim of improving support and outcomes for neurodivergent people and their families. Hosted by doula Victoria White.

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  • Creator
    Victoria White
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Neurodivergent Birth Podcast
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