Exploring the experiences of postnatal support for autistic mothers
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The experiences of Autistic mothers and maternity staff in both seeking and offering postnatal support.
IRAS ID
332210
Contact name
Barbara Mezes
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Liverpool
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 9 months, 0 days
Research summary
Aim: To identify:
1. What psychosocial barriers and facilitators do Autistic mothers experience and perceive in accessing and using postnatal support?
2. What psychosocial barriers and facilitators do maternity staff experience and perceive in offering and providing postnatal support to Autistic mothers?
Objectives
The objectives of this study include exploring Autistic mothers’:
- Experiences and perceptions of the postnatal support being offered.
- Perceived and experienced psychosocial barriers and facilitators to accessing and using postnatal support, including mental health support.
- Perceived and experienced psychosocial barriers and facilitators to engagement with professionals involved in postnatal support.
And maternity staff’s:
- Experiences and perceptions of Autistic mothers accessing postnatal support.
- Barriers and facilitators experienced during offering or providing postnatal and/or mental health support.
- Perceived and experienced facilitators and barriers to making reasonable adjustments during the postnatal period for mothers to cater for specific challenges related to Autism.REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 1
REC reference
24/ES/0019
Date of REC Opinion
22 Mar 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion