The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester - by Aimee Grant (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The ultimate, accessible guide to navigating every step of pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester for Autistic people.

Exploring the reality of pregnancy and acknowledging it's challenges, autistic researcher Dr Aimee Grant interweaves advice from autistic pregnant people and registered midwives to answer any questions you may have on being an autistic pregnant person.

The dip-in-dip-out format provides you with an easy-to-navigate exploration into sensory overwhelm, managing demanding medical appointments, navigating being a new parent and everything in between. There are also QR codes to informative YouTube videos throughout and downloadable materials, including birth plans, to help support you in navigating your journey.

Whether you're autistic yourself or looking to support your autistic partner, family member, this book is here to support you, your family and your baby every step of the way. It also holds invaluable insights for those providing care for an autistic pregnant person.

Review Quotes

Aimee Grant's "The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester" is an essential must-read for autistic pregnant people. This deeply human, neuroaffirming book offers a positive and empowering approach, making an often unknown and overwhelming experience feel navigable. Its easy-to-read style ensures that anyone seeking guidance can find comfort and practical insights tailored to their unique needs. A transformative resource that celebrates neurodiversity while providing vital knowledge for this significant life stage.--Alexis Quinn

Aimee Grant's thoughtful pregnancy guide is easy to read, with practical advice, scripts and tools. It will be fantastic for autistic people who are pregnant and those who support them.--Dr Mary Doherty, consultant anaesthetist and chair of Autistic Doctors International

This book is an absolute goldmine of information for autistic people experiencing pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. The information is clear and easy to follow, while not shying away from detail. It makes every stage of pregnancy predictable, and shares solutions and scripts to deal with multiple scenarios, routine experiences, and complications that may arise. I particularly love the top tips from an autistic midwife, as well as the experiences of other autistic people. I wish I had this book when I was pregnant- it would have made the whole experience so much easier and less scary.--Niamh Garvey is an autistic author, a registered nurse, and a mum of three. Author of "Looking After Your Autistic Self" and "Being Autistic (and what that actually means).

About the Author

Aimee Grant is a researcher and author of over 50 peer reviewed journal articles.Since 2021, Dr Grant has been leading research into Autistic people's views and experiences of pregnancy, pregnancy loss and early parenting.