Pregnancy and Parenting With a Spinal Cord Injury

The Early Interventions for Pregnancy and Parenting with Spinal Cord Injuries Program helps you have a more positive and successful experience with pregnancy and parenting.

We work with you and your support system to:

• Increase your knowledge of available resources to overcome challenges of pregnancy and parenting.
• Learn strategies to prepare your body for pregnancy and parenting.
• Provide options for adapting physical environments and childcare items.
• Ensure an integrated team approach to support your pregnancy and parenting.
• Promote psychosocial well-being, social engagement and confidence while parenting.

We help you get physical therapy orders early in your pregnancy. It will give you the time you need to:

• Identify any changes you need in technique and equipment.
• Get your body for pregnancy and child care.
• Request occupational therapy orders.
• Find resources for proper equipment to help with child care.

Therapists will identify medical and physical considerations for both parents, including:

• Self-care
• Mobility
• Adaptive equipment
• Additional caregivers and resources
• Physical changes in your body
• Potential complications related to spinal cord injury
• Exercises to prepare your body
• Preparing your environment
• Considerations for caring for your baby

Download Our Guide to Sexuality and Reproductive Health

This guide is written specially for adults with spinal cord injury, brain injury or stroke.