Perinatal issues for women with high functioning autism spectrum disorder
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Article Title | Perinatal issues for women with high functioning autism spectrum disorder |
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ERA Journal ID | 30465 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Rogers, Cath (Author), Lepherd, Laurence (Author), Ganguly, Rahul (Author) and Jacob-Rogers, Sebastian (Author) |
Journal Title | Women and Birth |
Journal Citation | 30 (2), pp. e89-e95 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | Netherlands |
ISSN | 1871-5192 |
1878-1799 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2016.09.009 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1871519216301287 |
Abstract | Problem: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an increasingly commonly diagnosed disability. People with ASD commonly report challenges in social interaction and a heightened sensory perception. These challenges may be particularly difficult for women during pregnancy, birthing and beyond. Background: Very little is known about the experiences and needs of birthing women who have ASD. There is a large body of literature about women who have autistic children, but almost nothing about women who may have this disability themselves. Internet blogs provide some insights and suggest that birthing women with ASD may have particular challenges related to communication, decision making and sensory overload. Question: This study explores the particular issues and experiences of birthing women who have ASD, through pregnancy, birth and early mothering. Findings: The findings of this case study identified three key issues: communication and service difficulties; sensory stress and parenting challenges. Discussion and conclusion: Findings suggest that women with ASD may face particular challenges during pregnancy, birthing and early mothering. These challenges evolve from perceptions of the woman about her midwives and other caregivers. If a woman perceives that her midwife is judgemental about her, then she may withdraw from the care and support she and her baby need. |
Keywords | autism spectrum disorder; Asperger’s syndrome; women; perinatal; parenting; sensory |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420303. Family care |
429999. Other health sciences not elsewhere classified | |
420499. Midwifery not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
School of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education | |
Department of Health, Queensland | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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