Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers

(University of Cambridge) Autistic mothers are more likely to report post-natal depression compared to non-autistic mothers, according to a new study of mothers of autistic children carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge. A better understanding of the experiences of autistic mothers during pregnancy and the post-natal period is critical to improving wellbeing.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news