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26/03/2013

BBC Three - A Special Kind of Mum

Following the trials and tribulations of Trish and Michelle, two young, disabled mothers.

Following the trials and tribulations of two young, disabled mothers who struggle to overcome their physical challenges and the prejudices they face on a daily basis.

What is life like if you are young, disabled and a mum? This film follows the trials and tribulations of two women who struggle to overcome their physical challenges and the prejudices they face on a daily basis.

At the age of 25, Trish is determined to be a 'super-mum' to prove the critics wrong. She was born with a condition that means she is confined to a wheelchair and cannot really use her arms or legs - as a consequence she has to perform everyday tasks with her mouth. For her this means preparing breakfast for her children, getting them dressed and even changing a nappy with her mouth. If life wasn't busy enough, she is now pregnant with her third child and is planning a home-birth against doctor's advice.
 
Michelle is 26-year-old single mum who was born with dwarfism and her energetic two-year-old Treziah is growing fast. She must learn to cope with being a mum to someone who is almost the same size and will soon be bigger than her.

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