Pregnancy, blindness and vision impairment

Last quality assured: 02/09/2025

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Blind lady sat on a sofa holding a walking stick

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Increase your understanding of how blindness or vision impairment can affect women who are pregnant and find out more about how to support women with getting the right support before and after the birth of their baby.

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All nurse roles

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Resource last reviewed 02/09/2025

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Maria

Symeonaki

Professional Lead for Midwifery and Women's Health

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Last reviewed: 02/09/2025

Last quality assured: 02/09/2025

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