[blparent] introduction, expecting

[Marsha Drenth]

Hi, I think what Jo Elizabeth is referring to is to, that recently there has been a large amount of blind parents who were having children in hopsitals. And because the hospital officials were unsure how a blind parent would take care of their children, the hospital forces social services to be involved. I have done alot of work on this matter, and have had my own custody struggles. I don'tthink it necessary for you to say anything about it, but if they do saw concern then there are some things I can suggest that happen. I am working to have everystate in the United states to pass legislation to prevent this unnecessary violation of our civil rights. If you want more information, please do email me off list at marsha.drenth at gmail.com 



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On Aug 11, 2012, at 11:22 AM, "Tatyana" <tagriru at gmail.com> wrote:

> Jo Elizabeth, my baby due is in the end of November. What do you mean  by they  may want to involve child protective services? What  clarifying questions could I ask them  to be sure  I'll be treated same as sighted moms?
> 
> I'm really not sure that I'll see nurses at a maternity tour in a hospital that actually will be   around me  in labor.
> Thank you.
> 
> Tatyana.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at msn.com>
> To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 1:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] introduction, expecting
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> 
>> Hi, Tatyana.  When is your baby due?  Taking maternity classes at the hospital where you plan to deliver is a good start.  Introduce yourselves around to the nurses and staff so they can get to know you before you arrive in labor.  For my own peace of mind, I asked if the hospital had any policies that would make the staff look unfavorably at a blind mom or want to involve Child Protective Services right away.  I felt the direct approach was best, but a lot of people don't go that far.
>> 
>> Jo Elizabeth
>> 
>> I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.--Stephen Jay Gould
>> -----Original Message----- From: Tatyana
>> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 7:03 PM
>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: [blparent] introduction, expecting
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> I would like to introduce myself,  I'm blind and I'm expecting my first
>> child. My husband and I are going to take child birth classes and maternity
>> tour in a hospital. I would highly appreciate    sharing your  experiences
>> in a hospital. I'd like to learn how I can be best prepared for my labor and
>> delivery process, what accommodations I need to ask for. This is just my
>> first question and surely I have tons of them. And also,is there blind
>> parents group near Washington DC? I live North- West of DC and would be
>> happy to chat with newly  and expecting parents.
>> 
>> Thank you very much, hope to hear from you and have a great day.
>> 
>> Tatyana.
>> 
>> 
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