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Disabled Birth Stories brings you our first discussion of a C-section with Jilliann's story of her first child's birth.

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In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Disabled Birth Stories brings you Julia's Story. Listen as Julia shares her struggle, not so much with Autism but with people around her doubting her capabilities.

This is a Content Warning: the following interview discusses a stroke during pregnancy and may mention traits of topics such as mental and emotional abuse as described by the interviewee. Please note this is Julia's perspective and there are multiple sides to every story. We're choosing to support and honor hers today.

Julia's Booklist:

Heading Home with your Newborn: From Birth to Reality (4th ed.) by Laura A. Jana MD, FAAP & Jennifer Shu MD, FAAP

I'm Pregnant! A Week by Week Guide from Conception to Birth (4th ed.) by Lesley Regan MD

5 Minute Mindfulness: ParentExercisess and Excercises for Parenting from the Heart by Claire Gillman

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours (Revised Edition) Dr. Kevin Leman

The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross. W. Greene PhD

Raising Good Humans; A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE\

How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo

Disabled Birth Stories is hosted by Kelsey Cooper.

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For our first interview out in time for Disability Awareness month, Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and National Cerebral Palsy day in the US we bring you Johnna's Story

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In this short episode, Kelsey introduces herself and explains why she wanted to start Disabled Birth Stories.

I hope those in the disabled community can enjoy these stories of bringing beautiful babies into the world, and the journey along the way. I hope this podcast helps you feel seen, heard, empowered, and capable no matter your journey to being a parent. 

I hope those who are able-bodied would listen to empathize with and support their disabled family member, friend, acquaintance, or random stranger. 

Thank You for listening and feel free to email me if you have any questions or would like to be featured on the podcast at [email protected]