Sounds like anxiety/health anxiety. Especially if he has Autism, he’s bound to become extremely anxious about things like this. You both need to take care each other. Those first few weeks/months are tough! Make sure you both are getting decent sleep, and eating well. If you have family that can help, take it! Take all the help you can get.
https://pandasfoundation.org.uk this charity has a helpline, in person meetings and online/WhatsApp peer support.
Personally, I think this sounds like anxiety, which is so normal when you have a new baby, especially after a traumatic birth! Sounds to me like he needs sleep and to keep his energy up by eating properly! Don't turn away offers of help either!