The Disabled Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth

A comprehensive guide based on the real-life experiences of women with disabilities who have chosen to have children


This book contains interviews with ninety women with 22 different physical disabilities, who have chosen to have children. Types of disabilities include: Amputation, Cerebral Palsy, Fybromyalgia, Congenital Hydrocephalus, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Polio Syndrome, Spina Bifida, and Spinal Cord Injuries. Facts are provided in a way that is both empathetic and practical. Subjects covered include an introduction to the women and their specific disabilities, the decision to have a baby, emotional concerns of the mother, family and friends, labour and delivery, the postpartum period and breastfeeding. This will be a helpful resource for any disabled woman who wishes to have a child, her family, and the health practitioners who work with her