Women's eNews | 15.01.2026 06:31Women with learning disabilities (LD) face persistent and deeply rooted health inequities, including poorer overall health and a shorter life expectancy than the wider population. For those who become mothers, these disparities are often intensified: both they and their babies are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Recognizing these realities is not about defining women by risk, but about acknowledging the urgent need for compassionate, inclusive, and well-coordinated care that supports their health, dignity, and right to thrive.
