ADHD is often misunderstood, especially in women—and even more so during the major life transition of motherhood. This presentation explores how ADHD uniquely impacts women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, highlighting the role of fluctuating hormones, identity shifts, and increased cognitive and emotional demands. We’ll examine common challenges and symptom presentations, as well as the often-overlooked experience of sensory overwhelm and maternal guilt. Through clinical insights and a real-world case vignette, attendees will learn practical, compassionate strategies for supporting neurodivergent mothers in a way that validates their experience and honors their strengths.

Danielle is a licensed clinical therapist, certified perinatal mental health specialist, certified mental health and nutrition clinical specialist, wife, mom, and woman of many additional roles. Previously a school counselor, Danielle’s personal experience with (undiagnosed) postpartum depression as well as postpartum anxiety ignited her desire to support birthing parents and spread awareness about Perinatal Mental Health. While learning more about the field, Danielle volunteered as a local support coordinator for Postpartum Support International. She then started her private practice, providing therapy and support for women during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Over the years she has broadened her area of specialty to include motherhood anxiety and burnout, as well as ADHD. She has proudly worked as a consultant at local hospitals, assisting with care coordination for patients and alerting physicians and staff to best practices. She has given presentations to large corporations such as Blue Cross Blue Shield about the importance of Perinatal care and has remained involved with Postpartum Support International as a board member of the PSI Michigan Chapter as well as at a national level as the past Professional Outreach Coordinator. Currently, Danielle has the privilege of chairing the Advisory Council for the Jewish Fertility Foundation Detroit Chapter. She is also a Brown University ROSE certified instructor.