Neurodiversity
Care that takes into account how you experience the world.
Pregnancy, birth and parenthood can feel especially intense when sensory input, communication, uncertainty or change affect you differently.
Autism, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence are not a footnote in your care journey.
They can influence how you process information, experience bodily signals, communicate, cope with unexpected changes and recover from sensory overload.
Good care should not require you to adapt to a standard way of working.
Sensory processing
What feels minor to one person can be overwhelming to another.
Light, sound, touch, smells, pain, several people in a room or unexpected procedures can take a great deal of energy.
During pregnancy and birth, new bodily sensations and medical examinations are often added to the mix.
That is why I want to discuss in advance what may be difficult for you and what could make sensory input more manageable.
Communication
Clarity can bring calm.
Not everyone processes spoken information equally easily, especially when stressed or tired.
It can help to make information concrete, explain steps beforehand and, where useful, put important agreements in writing.
Literal language, extra processing time and specific questions can also make a difference.
You do not need to answer quickly in order to make well-informed choices.
Predictability
Knowing what is going to happen.
Pregnancy and birth inevitably involve some uncertainty.
Even so, there is a great deal we can discuss in advance.
What happens during an examination? What choices might you face? Who may be present? What changes if medical follow-up becomes necessary?
A plan cannot guarantee that everything will happen as expected, but it can help you feel more prepared and in control.
Boundaries & consent
Your body remains your body.
Physical examinations and touch can feel especially intense or unpredictable.
That is why I find it important to explain what I would like to do and why, and to ask for consent before touching you.
Even when something is medically indicated, you have the right to clear information.
Consent is not a minor detail of good care. It is an essential part of it.
Pregnancy & birth
A body that is constantly changing.
Pregnancy brings many physical changes: your baby’s movements, nausea, fatigue, pressure, pain and changing bodily boundaries.
For someone who experiences bodily signals very strongly, has difficulty noticing them, or experiences them differently, this can raise additional questions.
During birth, intensity, pain, loss of predictability and a changing environment can add another layer.
Together, we can look for ways to preserve as much calm, clarity and control as possible.
Postpartum care
Recovering in a world that has suddenly changed.
A newborn brings sounds, touch, interrupted sleep and little predictability.
At the same time, your body needs to recover and you may be dealing with a great deal of information and visitors.
For neurodivergent parents, it can therefore be especially important to pay attention to rest, recovery, sensory load and realistic expectations.
Taking good care of yourself is also part of caring for your baby.
No one-size-fits-all approach
Being neurodivergent does not mean everyone needs the same thing.
One person may need a lot of explanation; another may prefer very few words.
One person wants to know every detail in advance; for another, that creates more anxiety.
Some people seek sensory input, while others try to avoid it as much as possible.
That is why personalised care does not start with a diagnosis, but with the question: what helps you?
My background
Professional knowledge and personal understanding.
Through my work as a practice-oriented educational specialist, I have professional experience supporting neurodivergent people.
Neurodivergence is also very present in my personal life, and I am sensitive to sensory input myself.
That experience helps me notice things that may seem small in standard care but can make a major difference to someone.
You do not have to fit into my way of working. Together we find care that fits you.