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Parenting with CP

Hello! my name's Laura and I have spastic diplegia. Here's the thing, I am currently pregnant with my first child, and I'm wondering how I'll be able to do things other parents take for granted, such as picking up and carrying their child, when my balance can be so poor. I've tried looking for resources online that might cover such aspects, but have found any information to be really sparse. Please does anyone have any advice or tactics they'd like to share? I really want to enjoy my pregnancy, but I can't help but really worry about my capabilities as a parent, despite the support of my friends, family, midwife and my wonderful partner.
Thanks in advance, it's good to be here!
Thanks in advance, it's good to be here!

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We had a discussion last year about parenting with CP, and there were some useful tips shared on there. I wonder if @Gemstr can advise any further on this now? There's also a great article on The Mighty about being a parent with CP: not so much the practical aspects, but the emotional side of raising children.
Hope this helps and let us know if we can be of any further assistance!
not a problem hope it helps
ps my last sentence should read Being a Mum is the most amazing thing and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Congratulations to @BoofyLaura on her pregnancy