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Kiaira Fedorus shares how spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy shaped her life and why she feared that giving birth might end her mobility; after welcoming her son Arthur on April 1, 2024, she says the experience renewed her sense of resiliency and purpose.
Early postpartum was painful and slow—she couldn’t change her newborn for the first two weeks and needed hands-on support from her fiancé and mother—yet she adapted to one-handed caregiving, returned to everyday outings, and built a platform around disability awareness through pageantry and community work.
Her account highlights real problems new parents can face when systems and expectations aren’t accessible, especially for mothers with disabilities, and why naming and removing barriers matters for People with Disabilities, including Blind/Low Vision people.
Now a founder of Mothers Inclusive, she hopes her story helps other moms feel more stable in their choices—whether following a traditional pregnancy path or adopting—while she continues advocating for inclusive support that lets families thrive.
Read the Full Article: Mom Is Raising Son with Only One Hand After Living with Cerebral Palsy for Decades (Exclusive)
by: David Chiu
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