Experiences of Women With Physical Disabilities During the Perinatal Period: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations to Improve Care

@article{Tarasoff2015ExperiencesOW,
  title={Experiences of Women With Physical Disabilities During the Perinatal Period: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations to Improve Care},
  author={Lesley A. Tarasoff},
  journal={Health Care for Women International},
  year={2015},
  volume={36},
  pages={107 - 88}
}
  • L. Tarasoff
  • Published 2 January 2015
  • Medicine
  • Health Care for Women International
Although pregnancy and childbirth have significant identity and health implications for all women, perinatal research has focused primarily on nondisabled women. In this article, I provide a review of literature regarding the perinatal care experiences of women with physical disabilities. I found that many women with physical disabilities encounter attitudinal, informational, physical, and financial barriers during the perinatal period that contribute to poor care experiences and may… 
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