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

27 Feb 2024 · 1 h 08 min

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

0:00 1:08:23

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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