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PARENTING

Many mobile women are mothers when they are injured. Others become pregnant after injury. And an increasing number are exploring the possibility of having or adopting children.

Being a parent is never easy. Disabled mothers face both physical challenges and unique interpersonal issues which change as parent and child grow. The attitudes of others and the layouts of facilities such as schools can complicate the child-parent relationship.

By being resourceful, proactive, and prepared, you can be a competent, loving parent. mobileWOMEN.org will provide relevant articles, active links to helpful websites including information on adaptive equipment to assist in parenting, and an interactive forum to ask questions and share experiences and suggestions.

When Do You Let Go?

By E.M. Treston

Parents of children with SCI ask themselves not only when to let their children go, but how, and even whether to let go at all  Read more...

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