Autistic People’s Perinatal Experiences I: A Survey of Pregnancy Experiences

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Hampton, S., Allison, C., Baron-Cohen, S., & Holt, R. (2022). Autistic People’s Perinatal Experiences I: A Survey of Pregnancy Experiences. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54(1), 211-223. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05754-1

Publication date: 19 Oct 2022 Added to AutiHub: 15 Sep 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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Publication authors identified as autistic
1 / 4 (25.0%)
  1. Sarah Hampton *
  2. Carrie Allison
  3. Simon Baron-Cohen
  4. Rosemary Holt

Abstract

Abstract Qualitative studies of autistic people’s pregnancy experiences have indicated sensory and communication related barriers to accessing adequate prenatal healthcare. However, quantitative work on the topic is scarce. This online survey study explored pregnancy experiences among 417 autistic and 524 non-autistic people. Compared with non-autistic people, autistic people reported heightened sensory and physical experiences during pregnancy and were more likely to experience prenatal depression and anxiety. Autistic people experienced lower satisfaction with prenatal healthcare, including having lower perceptions of their relationships with healthcare professionals and greater difficulties with antenatal classes. This study identifies key adjustments that can be made to prenatal healthcare, including sensory and communication adjustments. The findings highlight the need for greater autism understanding and awareness among professionals.

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28
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28
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0
3 / 28 (10.7%) cited references include at least one author identified as autistic.
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28 / 28 (100.0%)
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40 / 110 (36.4%) names are linked to an author already present in AutiHub. 70 / 110 (63.6%) names are not yet linked.
Names linked to a person identified as autistic
9 / 110 (8.2%)
Calculated across all author names detected in the cited bibliography. Among names linked to an author already present in AutiHub: 9 / 40 (22.5%). Distinct people identified as autistic: 6 / 94 (6.4%).
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