Autistic Maternity Experiences

Research into the maternity experiences of autistic people to consider what works well and what can be improved

[MARG @MARGAUTISM]

🥳 📖 it’s publication day for MARG co-founders Karen Henry and Hayley Morgan 🎉 their book is out today and available here:
Supporting Autistic People Through Pregnancy and Childbirth https://t.co/ajl0Sg3lQf

[MARG @MARGAUTISM]

Calling all service users, organisations, midwives and those interested in maternity services – help the RCM
influence the future of midwifery research! @MidwivesRCM have released the first survey within their
#RCMresearchpriorities project. Learn more: https://t.co/xlXkGmoO9y

[Dr Aimee Grant 👩‍🦼 (she/they) @DrAimeeGrant]

"Autistic pregnancy birth & beyond" is a series of maternity videos created by #ActuallyAutistic health professionals & parents. Launch on Fri 26th Jan at 6.30pmGMT - all welcome:

https://t.co/8GhoUj5gpa

Partners: @ParentsAutistic @AutisticUK
Funding: @HEFCW @swansearesearch

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Excited to have research interviews underway with Autistic people who have used maternity services in England between 1 January 2018 and 31 July 2022. Seeking a small number of interview participants to share their time and thoughts. RTs welcomed

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Excited to have research interviews underway with Autistic people who have used maternity services in England between 1 January 2018 and 31 July 2022. Seeking a small number of interview participants to share their time and thoughts. RTs welcomed

[MARG @MARGAUTISM]

Supporting Neurodivergent Birth – Workshop for Birthworkers. (September 12th and 13th) | ND Birth https://t.co/WDJATmHfvU

[MARG @MARGAUTISM]

Invaluable work featuring many members of MARG led by the incredible @DrAimeeGrant Please watch, share and learn from #ActuallyAutistic voices

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Really helpful tips here on supporting Autistic people to breastfeed

[Dr Aimee Grant 👩‍🦼 (she/they) @DrAimeeGrant]

Do you want to know more about supporting Autistic people to breastfeed?

Here's a video based on my reserach: https://t.co/GR8emQsJXB

[Dr Aimee Grant 👩‍🦼 (she/they) @DrAimeeGrant]

Does anybody know of an #ActuallyAutistic Health Visitor who might be interested in joining a research team as an advisor to improve perinatal care for #Autistic people?

@DoctorsAutistic @KatWilliams123 @AQuinnUnbroken @HayleyMorganAut @AutisticUK @LanaGrantAutism 🌟Please RT 🌟

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Do you work in maternity services in England? We'd love you to tell us whether you've had any autism training, or about your understanding and experience of autism: https://t.co/fnW6TZpuf0

[Education Research at Birmingham @UoBEdResearch]

ACERs PGR Sara King @AutisticMatern1 has been presenting her research as an elevator pitch at the Royal College of Midwives elevator pitches.
https://t.co/Y1XHlUX60b
@UoBautism

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

@DrAimeeGrant @sara_wyn_jones @KatWilliams123 @AutisticUK @HayleyMorganAut Would be great to speak and have an update sometime, following on from conversation with @sara_wyn_jones at RCM conference

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Reflecting on this week’s amazing RCM Conference. So many fascinating presentations and discussions. Very exciting to be one of three presenters discussing autistic people’s experiences of maternity services – great to meet you, Diane Fox and Sara Jones! #RCMEdRes2022

[Dr Aimee Grant 👩‍🦼 (she/they) @DrAimeeGrant]

Are you:

•Autistic
•Aged over 18
•Living in the UK
•Pregnant, or have been pregnant

Take part in a survey: https://t.co/yGQBhe7dXr

Ten X £20 Amazon vouchers available as prizes.
Contact me if you have any questions or concerns via DM or email [email protected]

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Attending a really interesting webinar on midwifery continuity of care. Fascinating research findings and discussion #CoMC

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Watch this space for news about recruitment of autistic people for interviews later this year, about their experiences of maternity services. #autisticchildbirth @Autistica @UoBautism @autismwestmids

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Excited to have research interviews underway with people working in maternity services generously sharing their time and thoughts. Seeking participants for the survey – RTs welcomed. @MidwivesRCM @NatMatVoicesorg @theRCN @RCObsGyn @PaulaMc007 #autisticchildbirth

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

Do you work in maternity services?

Would you like to improve services for autistic people?

I would love more participants and would welcome retweets please.

Click on the info sheets to find out more, or take part here:
https://t.co/fnW6TZpuf0

[Autistica @Autistica]

Do you work in maternity services?
Would you like to improve services for autistic people?

Take part in research from @AutisticMatern1 that we're very pleased to be part-funding.

Click on the infosheets to find out more or take part here: https://t.co/AGPrvmYYOZ

Please RT!

[Autistic Maternity Experiences @AutisticMatern1]

@ADHDucky @Autistica Thank you so much for sharing and for your interest. Is there a way I can contact you directly to discuss? Or please email me, my email is in the documents.