02 January 2019 02 Jan 2019

The loaded die: Parenting with learning disabilities and the role of the midwife in Scotland

A learning disability has been described as a significant, lifelong condition that starts before adulthood and affects a person's development, meaning they need help to understand information, learn skills and cope independently (Scottish Government, 2013) An increasing number of women with learning disabilities are becoming parents (Parish et al, 2015) and have a legal right to do so free from discrimination, in accordance with the Equality Act [2010]