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Accessible Pregnancy Tests That Have Results You Can Touch
Fertility & Pregnancy

Accessible Pregnancy Tests That Have Results You Can Touch

Whatever answer you’re hoping for from a pregnancy test, taking one is rarely a low-stress occurrence. And for many who are blind or vision-impaired, taking a pregnancy test can be even more tricky: the tests use visual displays, and often the only solution for knowing […]

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January 8, 2021
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Birth Options for Mothers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: “2” Cesarean Sections
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Birth Options for Mothers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: “2” Cesarean Sections

Once a woman learns she’s about to have a child, her attention is immediately directed towards prenatal care. At the mid-point of pregnancy, approximately 20 weeks, doctors will begin discussing a birth plan with the expectant parents. A birth plan is a document that lets […]

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January 18, 2017
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Blindness & Infertility: A Mother’s Story
Fertility & Pregnancy

Blindness & Infertility: A Mother’s Story

We sat in the waiting room. The backs of my legs squeaked against the leather chair. I was fidgeting, my heart pounding. My husband reached over and grabbed my hand. The gesture startled me, but I was happy he was there for me as we […]

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September 29, 2016
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Preparing for Pregnancy Part III – Resources & Services
Fertility & Pregnancy

Preparing for Pregnancy Part III – Resources & Services

If you’re ready to start your family and you understand the medical implications of pregnancy, now its time to dive into the resources and services that could help you safely and independently parent your child. Reach out to your state or community resources and contact any […]

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September 21, 2016
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Preparing for Pregnancy Part II – Medical Implications
Fertility & Pregnancy

Preparing for Pregnancy Part II – Medical Implications

Once you determine you are ready to start your family, it is important to consider the medical implications of having a child. Most women think they only need to see their gynecologist when they begin to plan for pregnancy. However, it is equally important to […]

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September 21, 2016
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Preparing For Pregnancy – Am I Ready?
Fertility & Pregnancy

Preparing For Pregnancy – Am I Ready?

If there is one thing I’ve learned from my two C-sections, it’s that pregnancy is nothing like the way it’s portrayed in the movies. Growing a human being is tough work, both physically and emotionally. From morning sickness to the anxiety that surrounds your impending […]

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September 21, 2016
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How A Disabled Pregnant Woman Handles Insensitive Questions
Fertility & Pregnancy

How A Disabled Pregnant Woman Handles Insensitive Questions

Being a young, thirty something, blind woman I usually stand out in a crowd. People are often shocked to see someone my age wielding a white cane as I navigate through my local neighborhood. When my husband and I found out we were expecting just […]

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February 5, 2016
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