Episodes

  • Postpartum and Early Parenting

    Postpartum and Early Parenting
    Dec 7 2023
    For the seventh and final episode of the neurobirth podcast, Amy and Bronwyn explore the immediate postnatal period and the early weeks of parenting.

    Content warning: Reference and/or discussion of miscarriage, stillbirth, postnatal depression, suicide, and removal of children from parental care

    Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com

    Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Musical Interlude: "Future Abstract Beat" by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.

    Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):

    Please call 111 if an emergency or you feel yourself or someone else is at risk
    • Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354, (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
    • Youth services: (06) 3555 906
    • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633, free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
    • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm weekdays; 3pm to 11pm weekends) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
    • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
    • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
    • Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age
    • thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
    • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
    • Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
    • Supporting Families in Mental Illness - 0800 732 825
    • Plunketline: 0800 933 922 - Free parenting help. Do not need to be a Plunket client (available 24/7)
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    42 mins
  • Pregnancy, Labour, and Birth

    Pregnancy, Labour, and Birth
    Dec 1 2023
    In the penultimate episode, Amy and Bronwyn talk about pregnancy and birthing with the research to match.

    Content warning: Reference and/or discussion of antenatal screening and medical trauma

    Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com

    Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Musical Interlude: "Future Abstract Beat" by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.

    Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):

    Please call 111 if an emergency or you feel yourself or someone else is at risk
    • Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354, (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
    • Youth services: (06) 3555 906
    • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633, free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
    • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm weekdays; 3pm to 11pm weekends) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
    • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
    • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
    • Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age
    • thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
    • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
    • Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
    • Supporting Families in Mental Illness - 0800 732 825
    • Plunketline: 0800 933 922 - Free parenting help. Do not need to be a Plunket client (available 24/7)
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    35 mins
  • Preconception

    Preconception
    Nov 24 2023
    Amy and Bronwyn are back to discuss current research on the health outlook for Autistics/Takiwatanga & ADHDers / Aroreretini and the implications that has for pregnancy care.

    Content warning: Discussion of family violence, abuse, suicide, and the medical/clinical aspects of neurodivergent conditions

    Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com

    Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.

    Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):

    Please call 111 if an emergency or you feel yourself or someone else is at risk
    • Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354, (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
    • Youth services: (06) 3555 906
    • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633, free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
    • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm weekdays; 3pm to 11pm weekends) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
    • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
    • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
    • Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age
    • thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
    • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
    • Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
    • Supporting Families in Mental Illness - 0800 732 825
    • Plunketline: 0800 933 922 - Free parenting help. Do not need to be a Plunket client (available 24/7)
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    35 mins
  • Communication

    Communication
    Nov 16 2023
    Amy and Bronwyn explore communication from the Autistic/Takiwatanga and ADHD/Aroreretini perspectives. We bring in spoon theory, masking, the Double Empathy Problem, and offer several tips to improve communication between perinatal care providers and neurodivergent health care consumers.

    Content warning: Discussion of suicide

    Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com

    Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.

    Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):

    Please call 111 if an emergency or you feel yourself or someone else is at risk
    • Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354, (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
    • Youth services: (06) 3555 906
    • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633, free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
    • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm weekdays; 3pm to 11pm weekends) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
    • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
    • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
    • Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age
    • thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
    • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
    • Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
    • Supporting Families in Mental Illness - 0800 732 825
    • Plunketline: 0800 933 922 - Free parenting help. Do not need to be a Plunket client (available 24/7)
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    31 mins
  • The Senses Part 2

    The Senses Part 2
    Nov 9 2023
    In part 2 of the senses, Amy and Bronwyn continue their discussion of the senses including proprioception; vision; touch; smell; food; and the unexpected controversies around weighted blankets and sensory aids/fidget toys.

    Content warning: Discussion of disordered eating

    Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com

    Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.

    Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):

    Please call 111 if an emergency or you feel yourself or someone else is at risk
    • Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354, (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
    • Youth services: (06) 3555 906
    • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633, free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
    • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm weekdays; 3pm to 11pm weekends) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
    • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
    • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
    • Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age
    • thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
    • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
    • Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
    • Supporting Families in Mental Illness - 0800 732 825
    • Plunketline: 0800 933 922 - Free parenting help. Do not need to be a Plunket client (available 24/7)
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    30 mins
  • The Senses Part 1

    The Senses Part 1
    Nov 9 2023
    In part 1 of the senses, Amy and Bronwyn discuss sensory processing and what happens when it goes askew; what is means to be hypo and hypersensitive; what are meltdowns and shutdowns and why do they happen; What is stimming and why its useful; and the difference in the neurodivergent experience of hearing and interoception.

    Content warning: Discussion of excessive nail-biting

    Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com

    Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.

    Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):

    Please call 111 if an emergency or you feel yourself or someone else is at risk
    • Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354, (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
    • Youth services: (06) 3555 906
    • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633, free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
    • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm weekdays; 3pm to 11pm weekends) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
    • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
    • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
    • Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age
    • thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
    • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
    • Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
    • Supporting Families in Mental Illness - 0800 732 825
    • Plunketline: 0800 933 922 - Free parenting help. Do not need to be a Plunket client (available 24/7)
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    26 mins
  • Neurodiversity 101

    Neurodiversity 101
    Nov 7 2023
    Meet Bronwyn Rideout and Amy Taylor, two neurodivergent midwives who will be your hosts for this limited podcast series about pregnancy, birth, and early parenting through the lens of Autism / Takiwatanga and ADHD / Aroreretini. In this episode, we talk about neurodiversity and what it means to be neurodivergent; intersectionality; and who is missing out on getting diagnosed.

    Content warning: Discussion of suicide, reference to Judy Singer

    Transcripts: Available at Neurobirthpodcast.com

    Opening and Closing Music: “Fashion Motivation” by RoyaltyFreeMusic via Pixabay

    Logo of head silhouette: Used with permission from Prezi Inc.

    Emergency Numbers (within New Zealand):

    Please call 111 if an emergency or you feel yourself or someone else is at risk
    • Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354, (09) 5222 999 within Auckland, or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
    • Youth services: (06) 3555 906
    • Youthline: Call 0800 376 633, free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
    • What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm weekdays; 3pm to 11pm weekends) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
    • Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
    • Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
    • Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age
    • thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
    • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
    • Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
    • Supporting Families in Mental Illness - 0800 732 825
    • Plunketline: 0800 933 922 - Free parenting help. Do not need to be a Plunket client (available 24/7)
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    42 mins