AUDHD and Expecting: The Complete Mother's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby's First Year Parenting with Autism and ADHD

Discover the first comprehensive guide created specifically for mothers navigating pregnancy, birth, and early parenting with both autism and ADHD.

If you're an AUDHD mother feeling overwhelmed by traditional pregnancy advice that doesn't account for your unique brain, this essential guide provides the understanding and practical strategies you've been searching for. From managing sensory overload during prenatal appointments to creating sustainable routines with your newborn, every page addresses the real challenges you face.

Inside this complete mother's guide, you'll find:

Pregnancy strategies that work with your AUDHD brain, not against it - managing morning sickness, sensory sensitivities, and executive function challenges during each trimester

Birth preparation tailored for neurodivergent needs - creating sensory-friendly birth plans, communication strategies for medical teams, and advocacy tools for labor and delivery

Postpartum survival techniques for the fourth trimester free fall - navigating hormonal crashes, sleep deprivation, and building emergency support systems

Feeding solutions for both you and baby - addressing sensory aspects of breastfeeding, executive function challenges with feeding schedules, and managing your own nutrition

Sleep and routine strategies that satisfy both autism's need for predictability and ADHD's struggle with consistency - co-regulation techniques and sustainable sleep approaches

Building your support village differently - communicating your needs, finding neurodivergent parenting communities, and advocating for accommodations

First-year milestone navigation with neurodivergent awareness - managing healthcare appointments, recognizing potential neurodivergent traits in your baby, and maintaining your identity

Redefining parenting success for AUDHD families - recognizing your unique strengths, healing from internalized ableism, and creating sustainable approaches

This guide offers validation, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies from someone who understands that your different way of parenting isn't a problem to solve - it's a strength to celebrate. Each chapter includes real examples, accommodation checklists, communication scripts, and crisis planning worksheets designed specifically for AUDHD mothers.

Stop trying to fit into neurotypical parenting molds. Start building approaches that work with your brain's unique wiring and create the supportive, understanding pregnancy and parenting experience you deserve.

Transform your AUDHD motherhood journey from surviving to thriving.

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Rafbók: 15 augusti 2025