DPPI Journal 69: Summer 2010
Photo of Laura-Jane Bartram with her daughter, Jesse Hebe. See Pregnancy as an amputee
From the editor
Pregnancy and early parenthood can be challenging for all parents. But if you have a disability, there are often added difficulties to overcome. In this issue, we look at some of the support services that disabled parents receive, and identify areas that need to be improved.
A mother describes her experience of pregnancy as an amputee and the support she received from her prosthetist. The experiences of Deaf women are explored, suggesting how midwives can offer better tailor-made support. A disabled mother talks about her work as a doula, describing how this approach to emotional and practical support can particularly benefit disabled parents.
You can read about a group of parents with learning difficulties who are working together to advocate for improved support for themselves and others. Also featured are research findings about how disabled parents can get involved in their children's education, with the focus firmly on examples of good practice to help improve support.
Christine Winwood