Healthcare Providers Have a Responsibility to Support Pregnant Autistic People
Identifies barriers to reproductive and pregnancy care for autistic people, including lack of provider knowledge, limited sex ed access, and historical institutionalization. Notes higher rates of pregnancy complications in autistic people. Highlights Medicaid postpartum coverage extension (47 states) and doula service coverage (43 states) as positive policy steps.
Keywords: Pregnancy, autism, reproductive health, Medicaid, doula services, prenatal care, postpartum, OBGYN, maternal health