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Neurodivergent Birth Awareness Week 2025
The first ever ‘Neurodivergent Birth Awareness Week happens on the 5-11th December 2025!
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We’ll be hosting online lunch and learns, sharing great practice of support and reasonable adjustments, and providing resource packs to stimulate discussion in the workplace.
Click below to find out more!
Supporting Neurodivergent people
in Pregnancy, Birth And Beyond
Supporting Neurodivergent people in Pregnancy, Birth And Beyond
Charting a New Path in Perinatal Care through Advocacy, Education, and Support for Neurodivergent Birthing People
Neurodivergent Birth was launched in 2023 by doula Victoria White, with the aim of increasing understanding and awareness of neurodivergent perinatal experiences.
Victoria’s daughter was diagnosed as autistic in 2022, and Victoria was diagnosed herself as AuDHD (autistic and ADHD) in 2025. Following her daughter’s diagnosis, she read everything she could get her hands on about neurodiversity, and she began to see how many aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period could be challenging and experienced differently by neurodivergent people.
She launched an Instagram page and The Neurodivergent Birth Podcast to facilitate this conversation. The response that this was a much-needed space within the birth world was overwhelmingly positive, and she began to have many wonderful and informative conversations with neurodivergent people, healthcare professionals and researchers via the podcast. This then led to the development of Neurodivergent Birth CIC in 2024, the world's first not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving neurodivergent perinatal experiences.
We provide CPD-accredited training in 'Supporting Neurodivergent Birth' to NHS Trusts and independent birth organisations and professionals. With an estimated 15-20% of the population being neurodivergent, this is essential CPD for anyone supporting people perinatally. You can book our next monthly training via our 'For Professionals' page, or contact us if your organisation is looking for something more bespoke.
We also offer online antenatal education designed for neurodivergent audiences, with multi-media formats to suit different processing styles and needs. Check out our 'The ND Birth Prep Course' page for more, and for details of our pre-recorded 'Supporting Neurodivergent Lactation' workshop in collaboration with Anna Le Grange IBCLC.
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Victoria's book 'Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters' was published by Montag & Martin in 2025. You can order a copy via our Shop, along with pins, hoodies and more.
'Supporting Neurodivergent Birth’ commissioned by:
Victoria White
Founder and Director
Victoria is a birth and postnatal doula who supports families through pregnancy, birth and beyond. She believes birthing people have the right to a positive birth and postnatal experience, and that this can be achieved with the help of consistent and compassionate support. She offers support both in person in Aberdeen, Scotland, and online anywhere in the world. She is also a trained Traumatic Birth Recovery 3 Step Rewind Practitioner, and Perinatal Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. She is the mum of two girls, one of whom is autistic, and is passionate about improving support for neurodivergent people perinatally.
Johanna Rhys-Davies
DIRECTOR
Jo is a lawyer, parent and advocate with over 15 years’ experience in leadership and governance in the maternal health charity sector, specialising in autonomy and consent rights.
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She left a successful barrister career to focus on human rights in maternity care, expanding her work nationally and internationally.
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With close neurodivergent family and friends, Jo is committed to better understanding and supporting neurodivergent people—particularly in maternity and education. She champions respectful, individualised care and better conditions for healthcare professionals.
The ND Birth Podcast
The podcast is exploring neurodivergent experiences in pregnancy, birth, and postnatal life, hosted by doula Victoria White.
With 2 seasons, 32 episodes, and Season 3 on the horizon, it aims to enhance support and outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families. Tune in for insightful stories and expert perspectives. Join the conversation!
INTRODUCING OUR Doula Directory
Discover the transformative power of doula support tailored for neurodivergent individuals throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
With an estimated 15-20% of the population identifying as neurodivergent, our Doula Directory offers a vital connection to doulas trained in meeting diverse needs or possessing lived experiences in neurodivergence.
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Dive into the essence of personalized care, reduced anxiety, and improved mental health outcomes. Explore the benefits of doula support through Victoria's featured article in the AIMS journal. Begin your journey towards inclusive, empowering support today.
