Mom with cerebral palsy shares what motherhood is really like

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Story by Jordan Greene

Aundi Grace, who has cerebral palsy, adapts daily tasks like feeding and holding her baby to parent safely.

• Aundi Grace, who has cerebral palsy, adapts daily tasks like feeding and holding her baby to help her parent safely
• She uses tools like a rolling bassinet to maintain independence and manage her energy while caring for her newborn
• Grace shares her journey on social media to inspire others and provide representation for parents with disabilities

For Aundi Grace, motherhood doesn't look exactly the way it does for everyone else.

condition primarily affects her lower body, impacting her muscle tone, balanceand coordination. While she can walk independently, she says it often requires more intention — something that has carried over into her role as a new mom.

“I do things differently,” Grace, 30, tells PEOPLE exclusively. “But that doesn't make me any less capable.”

“Overall, I live a normal day to day life,” she adds. “However, I often get fatigued more easily, move a little slower or need to modify how I do certain tasks.”

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