How To ADHD During Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenthood - Lottie Drynan

Lottie Drynan was diagnosed with ADHD when she was trying for a baby. Today, she shares her remarkable and insightful journey through pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood.

You will learn:

👉 How she managed ADHD during pregnancy
👉 How she managed her mental health though the postpartum period
👉 How she manages overwhelm
👉 What sets off her Misophonia
👉 Lots and lots of ADHD parenting tips

and so much more!

Lottie is a powerhouse when it comes to advocating for women's mental health. Lottie is best known for her 'Bloat Friendly Wardrobe' and first began her online journey sharing her struggles with IBS, anxiety and a eating disorder. Her passion is to provide support and uplifting messages to show others they are not alone.

Topics:

00:00 Intro
03:54 Hyper focus when trying for a baby
03:35 What was the catalyst for an ADHD assessment?
10:20 Does your husband have an awareness of ADHD?
12:25 RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria)
17:17 Your love languages (are you and your husband compatible?)
20:54 Finding out you were pregnant
24:06 Mental health during postpartum
30:26 Positives of ADHD
35:18 Dealing with overwhelm
36:55 Misophonia (what triggers you)
43:23 Anxiety
45:00 Balancing parenting with romance
48:19 ADHD parenting tips
53:10 Your self care routine
56:33 Your ADHD item (slinky!)
58:09 Washing machine of woes
01:00:36 Speaking to your child about ADHD
01:04:06 Closing advice
01:05:34 Your most impulsive thing

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This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.