Neurodivergence and Breastfeeding Guide

Whether you are officially diagnosed or self identifying - if you are finding breastfeeding or parenting a baby overwhelming due to the sensory experiences it comes with, then this guide can help you.

This guide will cover:

• Exploring how you feel when your baby cries

• “Nails on a chalkboard” feelings with some breastfeeding experiences such as flutter feeding

• Supporting your own sensory needs

• Intrusive thoughts about your baby or yourself

• Rumination about feed frequency, milk supply or other issues, even though your baby is gaining weight wel

• Demand avoidance

• Supporting executive functioning

As with all of my work, this guide uses inclusive and affirming language.