Parenting

Scarlett Murray

An exploration into my experiences of having a physical disability.

Scarlett Murray

Mummy's Arms

When Scarlett's daughter was born, she did not see her as disabled, she just saw her as Mummy. This changed how Scarlett viewed herself.

Scarlett Murray

Tips for Parenting with Limited Use of One Hand

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I spent a lot of time agonising over how I would physically care for her. Babies are needy,...

Scarlett Murray

'I Did It': How My Disability Has Made Me a More Compassionate Parent

‘I did it!’ shouts my two-year-old daughter. She does a vigorous jig to the music the doorbell emits. She presses it again, ‘I did it!’...

Scarlett Murray

Breastfeeding with Hemiplegia

Tentatively, the student midwife tries to reposition my left hand so that it is holding the baby. My left hand fails to flatten against...