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Pregnancy and Pre-birth
This is for you if you recognise yourself here:
You are autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, and you know the way standard maternity services work isn't going to fit how your brain and body work.
You can feel your coping strategies shifting as the pregnancy progresses - the things that usually help you regulate aren't landing the same way, and you want to plan for that.
You are anticipating the sensory experience of birth - the lighting, the noise, the touch, the environment, the lack of control - and you want a plan rather than hoping it will be okay.
You have had a previous birth that was traumatic and you want to do this one differently. Properly different. With someone who actually understands why the last one was traumatic.
You have mental health concerns and you want support that understands how your neurodivergence shapes your experience, not support that treats one and ignores the other.
You want to enter parenting with a clear picture of what is likely to be hard, what will help, and how to advocate for yourself when you need to.
The research shows neurodivergent parents experience significantly higher rates of birth trauma and postnatal mental health difficulties. Specialist support that understands sensory processing, executive function, and regulation makes a measurable difference.
Pre-Birth Consultation - £360
Preparing for birth and early parenting.
What is included
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A pre-consultation intake covering your sensory profile, regulation, executive function, mental health history, and any previous birth experiences
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A 2-hour consultation, remote or in-person at our Ilkley office
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Sensory and regulation mapping - what is currently working, what is at risk, what to anticipate
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Birth environment planning - what to ask for, what to avoid, what to communicate to your maternity team
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A sensory and regulation plan for early postpartum
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Practical occupational preparation - environment setup, routines, support structures
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A written summary you can share with your birth partner, midwife, or maternity team
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One follow-up 30-minute call within 4 weeks of the consultation
Format
One main consultation plus one follow-up call. Around 3 hours of contact total.
Timescale
Typically arranged within 3-4 weeks of booking.
What Comes Next
The Pre-Birth Consultation often connects naturally into our Postnatal Sensory and Regulation Support package once your baby has arrived. If you book the pre-birth consultation, you can transition into postnatal support when you are ready.
"Katie's lived experience often made us feel she was inside our children's heads."
Parent