“Yes, I can bond.” Reflections of autistic women’s mothering experiences in the early postpartum period

Background: Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication and social interaction. Much of the research regarding childbirth and motherhood is focused on non-autistic women. Autistic mothers may experience challenges communicating their needs to health care professionals and find a...

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Main Authors: Jane Donovan, Beth Desaretz Chiatti, Amy McKeever, Joan Rosen Bloch, Maureen Sullivan Gonzales, Yosefa Birati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-05-01
Series:Women's Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057231175312