For Autistic Mothers, Breastfeeding Is Complicated
These sensations are uncomfortable and painful for many women, but autistic mothers’ heightened perception can make breastfeeding “a sensory nightmare,” said Jane Wilson, an associate professor of nursing at Palm Beach Atlantic University who specializes in maternal and child health. In 2020, Dr. Wilson teamed up with a colleague, Bri Andrassy, to run a small…
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