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Paralyzed And Pregnant

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‘Paralysed and Pregnant’ follows the story of Michelle Carston - who has lost the use of all her limbs as the result of a serious injury to her spinal cord. Over time, she has slowly managed to regain some movement in her shoulders and arms, as well as partial feeling in her body below the neck. Both Michelle and her husband Peter have always wanted to have children, but now that Michelle is pregnant, she is struggling with issues related to her paralysis and other medical problems.  In this documentary, witness her inspiring determination to bring their child into the world. See the challenges the couple face, and watch as they share their fears and excitement about the baby’s impending arrival.