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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.

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

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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