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BrightAd306 t1_iw32dor wrote

I wish they’d just say autistic women and mother instead of people and partner. this makes it unclear if it’s pregnancy or being with a pregnant partner that does this. This language isn’t inclusive, it’s confusing and a bit dehumanizing. Bette Midler is right.

Trans people know their natal sex, it’s gender that’s the issue.

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tornpentacle t1_iw3b5sc wrote

This is pretty clearly only referring to the people who are pregnant.

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BrightAd306 t1_iw3sn3h wrote

When they say autistic parents, it’s not clear it’s the pregnant one. It’s very confusing. Precise language matters in science. This sets us back.

Non pregnant partners- fathers- can also get depression before and after a baby is born, but they doesn’t seem to be the population studied, or are they? They’re also parents, but not pregnant women.

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