Neurodivergent Pregnancy & Birth Support
Calm, understanding doula support for ADHD and autistic mothers
Supporting neurodivergent women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire
If pregnancy feels more overwhelming than you expected…
You’re not alone.
You might be here because:
Antenatal appointments leave you feeling flooded, shut down, or unsure what was even said
You think of questions afterwards when it’s too late
You’ve been told something is “fine” but it doesn’t feel clear
You need more time to process information than you’re being given
You leave appointments feeling like you didn’t fully advocate for yourself
You are not difficult. Maternity care can be hard to navigate.
For many neurodivergent people, the challenge isn't understanding information.
It's being expected to process complex information quickly, advocate for yourself under pressure and make important decisions in environments that don't always support the way your brain works.
How I support you
As a neurodivergent doula based in Cambridgeshire, I offer calm, personalised support that works with your brain, not against it.
This might look like:
• Slowing things down so you have time to think and process
• Talking through appointments before and after they happen
• Helping you prepare questions in advance
• Breaking down information in a clear, manageable way
• Supporting you in making decisions without pressure
• Being a steady, familiar presence during labour
You don’t need to mask, rush, or “get it right” here.
A space where you can be yourself
I’m neurodivergent too which means I understand, not just in theory, but in practice, how overwhelming this can feel.
You don’t need to explain why you process things the way you do.
You don’t need to apologise for needing more time.
You can just show up as you are.
There is no neurotypical way to labour correctly.
Many birth spaces still carry unspoken expectations about how labour should look.
That you'll communicate clearly, you'll process information quickly, you'll respond comfortably to touch and you'll know what you need in the moment.
But birth is a nervous system experience.
Some people need silence.
Some need constant information.
Some need movement.
Some need predictable routines.
Some become highly verbal.
Others become quieter.
None of these experiences are wrong and you don't need to fit a particular mould to have a positive birth experience.
Support should adapt to you, not the other way around.
Neurodivergent and planning a VBAC?
You're not the only one.
Many of the women I support are navigating both neurodivergence and a previous caesarean birth.
Preparing for a VBAC often involves complex conversations, conflicting advice and decisions that can feel overwhelming when you're already managing information overload or delayed processing.
As a VBA3C mum with specialist VBAC training, I understand how important it is to have space to explore your options and ask questions without pressure.
Neurodivergent Specialist Birth Support
Alongside my lived experience as a neurodivergent woman, I have completed specialist training in neurodivergent birth support through ND Birth.
This training deepened my understanding of autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic and otherwise neurodivergent experiences during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, helping me provide support that respects different communication styles, sensory needs, processing preferences and ways of navigating the world.
My approach is always person-centred. There is no one "right" way to experience pregnancy, birth or parenthood and support should adapt to you, not the other way around.
You deserve support that understands how you experience pregnancy and birth.
Whether you're looking for a birth doula, preparing for a VBAC, exploring your options or simply wanting support that feels more aligned with your needs, you don't have to navigate everything on your own.
I'm Shannon, a neurodivergent doula and VBA3C mum supporting families across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
If you'd like to explore whether we're a good fit, I'd love to hear from you.
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No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to access my support. Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, otherwise neurodivergent, or simply feel that traditional approaches haven't quite fit your needs, you are welcome here.
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Yes. While every person is different, I support women with a wide range of neurodivergent experiences, including ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexia and those who are exploring whether they may be neurodivergent.
Support is always tailored to your individual needs, communication style and preferences.
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Neurodivergent-informed support recognises that people process information, communicate, regulate emotions and experience sensory input differently.
Rather than expecting you to fit a particular mould, my role is to adapt support to work for you and your needs.
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Absolutely.
Many neurodivergent women find appointments overwhelming, particularly when information is delivered quickly or important decisions need to be made on the spot.
I can help you prepare questions, explore your options and process information before and after appointments.
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That's completely OK.
Many women come to me knowing that something feels difficult or overwhelming but aren't sure what support would help.
A discovery call gives us an opportunity to talk about your situation and explore what support might look like for you.
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Yes. Many of the women I support are navigating both neurodivergence and a previous caesarean birth.
As a VBA3C mum with specialist VBAC training, I understand the additional layers of information, decision-making and emotional processing that can come with planning a VBAC.
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Yes. Alongside in-person support across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, I also offer virtual support for women throughout the UK.