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In this article, the author, who is blind, reflects on her experiences with pregnancy, birthing, and raising a child. She discusses society's negative attitudes about blind women and motherhood, and the way these attitudes become obstacles in a blind woman's life. The importance of networking between blind parents is emphasized.
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Kent, D. Beyond Expectations: Being Blind and Becoming a Mother. Sexuality and Disability 20, 81–88 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1015238505439
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1015238505439