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Addressing inequity and inequality within maternity services for autistic women

Debra
Autism in girls and women is increasingly recognised; subsequently midwives will be caring for more autistic pregnant women and people. In this article midwife Karen Henry, newly appointed lecturer at the University of Suffolk, shares her personal experience and the ways she is involved in improving unequal care. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  ......