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Maternity Autism Research Group

Information about autism relating to pregnancy and maternity care

Autistic parents share their experiences

Hayley Morgan, MARG member, Researcher and Author, talks about her experience of being autistic and her birth experiences.

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‘My experiences of pregnancy, birth and motherhood as an autistic mum’

By MARG Chair Sara King

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Pregnant belly

Finch, E. (2020). Stories from the Spectrum: Emma Finch. National Autistic Society Blog.

Baby and Teddy

Katrona. (2021). Breastfeeding if you are on the autistic spectrum. Breastfeeding Network.

MARG member Hayley Morgan talks about her experience of being autistic.

Young Couple Expecting

Grace, J. (2021b). Neurodiversity and maternity 1. Hidden barriers to healthcare access. The Practising Midwife, 24(2), 30–31.

Mother and Baby

Harper, B. (2019). Breastfeeding : The Autistic experience. Association of Breastfeeding Mothers.

I would love midwives to make small changes to their communication style, and understand the needs of autistic women by Rachel Townson

Sarah Fisher, in 2019, achieved her dream twin birth. As a busy mum-of-three it had taken her until now to find the space in her life and head to put her experience into words. She hopes her reflections will help make midwives and obstetricians more aware and improve care for other women, particularly in relation to twin birth and neurodivergence.

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Autistic lifespan resources and additional background material

Autistic Girls Network- charity advocating for autistic girls and women

Lorna Wing, UK Diagnostic services

Rosie King: Teenage autism advocate

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