Autistic mothers are more likely to...
experience postnatal depression than non-autistic mothers, and they are less likely to receive the help that they need. The research suggests that 60% of autistic mothers experience postnatal depression.
The research also shows that...
autistic mothers are more likely to feel that their parenting is being judged and criticised by health professionals. This can make it really hard to access support.
If you are experiencing postnatal depression...
you might have thoughts that your baby doesn’t love you, that they’d be better of with somebody else, or thoughts about hurting yourself or your baby.
The good news is...
there are affirming and effective strategies to manage postnatal depression in autistic mothers.
Reach out to Scope...
if you want to access an affirming psychologist who knows all autistic postnatal depression.
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