Human rights in childbearing 3. Providing sensitive antenatal care for autistic women and birthing people

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Rayner, S., Porter, N. and Edwards, E. 2022. Human rights in childbearing 3. Providing sensitive antenatal care for autistic women and birthing people. The Practising Midwife. 25 (10), pp. 14-17. https://doi.org/10.55975/BRWP4714
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TitleHuman rights in childbearing 3. Providing sensitive antenatal care for autistic women and birthing people
AuthorsRayner, S., Porter, N. and Edwards, E.
Abstract

Autistic people face significant disparities in their experiences of healthcare services compared to non-autistic people, with autistic adults reporting lower satisfaction with staff communication, and higher odds of unmet healthcare needs relating to their physical health, mental health, and prescription medications.1 These difficulties are also apparent when accessing perinatal care services. It is essential that we address this ensuring the protected characteristic of disability under the Equality Act 2010 is honoured. In this article, Sophie Rayner, Nicolette Porter and Emilie Edwards discuss how midwives can provide sensitive antenatal care for autistic women and birthing people.

Keywordsaccessibility; antenatal care; autism; human rights
Sustainable Development Goals3 Good health and well-being
10 Reduced inequalities
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
PublisherAll4Holdings
JournalThe Practising Midwife
ISSN1461-3123
Electronic2634-7407
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Print01 Nov 2022
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Deposited02 Nov 2022
Accepted01 Sep 2022
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