“I ask them what autism means for them”: a qualitative study of staff experiences of working with autistic women and birthing people in community perinatal mental health teams - Takeaways - MDSpire

“I ask them what autism means for them”: a qualitative study of staff experiences of working with autistic women and birthing people in community perinatal mental health teams

  • By

  • V. Westgate

  • C. Thompson

  • D. Caramaschi

  • H. O’Mahen

  • October 27, 2025

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    Autistic women and birthing individuals face heightened perinatal mental health risks due to unique challenges during pregnancy and postpartum.

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    Healthcare providers often lack training and knowledge about autism, leading to barriers in accessing appropriate mental health services for autistic individuals.

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    Community Perinatal Mental Health Teams (CPMHTs) are essential in supporting autistic women and birthing individuals with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

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    There is a significant gap in literature regarding the experiences of healthcare professionals supporting autistic women during the perinatal period.

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    The study aims to identify the skills and training needs of CPMHT staff to enhance care for autistic women and birthing individuals experiencing mental health issues.

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“I ask them what autism means for them”: a qualitative study of staff experiences of working with autistic women and birthing people in community perinatal mental health teams

  • by V. Westgate, C. Thompson, D. Caramaschi, H. O’Mahen

  • October 27, 2025

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