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I have cerebral palsy and am pregnant - is there a place where I can find useful gadgets?
VickyHerts
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone could suggest any useful ideas. I was born with CP that affects my right side only and am pregnant, baby due Feb 2017. Can anyone recommend a place where I can get useful gadgets that can help with a new born baby to include carrying the child. Many thabks
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Congratulations!! I don't know how your condition affects you, but are you thinking of something like a sling? There are quite a few forums and local advisors who can visit you and show you various ones and assess which would work - we didn't manage it because of my daughter's needs unfortunately.https://www.nct.org.uk/parenting/babywearing-and-how-choose-sling
The 'baby wearing community' thing can be a bit much, but it does sound a very good idea
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Congratulations! There are more useful tips from our online community at http://www.scope.org.uk/support/tips/disabled-people/pregnancy
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Hi @VickyHerts did you find any slings or baby gadgets to help you? You must be due soon!Scope
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I got useful info from Oxfordshire NHS trust who visited and gave me some ideas. 37 weeks tomorrow. Thanks
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