The challenge of motherhood in people with intellectual disabilities: "I was clear that I wanted to be a mother, even if it was one"

The forced sterilization of these women was prohibited in Spain in 2020. Judith Seculi Horta and Salvador Ribas Payà raise their 5-year-old son Aleix with the support of professionals

Published on The Global News Feed: 8 Nov 2026, 05:15 UTC

The challenge of motherhood in people with intellectual disabilities: "I was clear that I wanted to be a mother, even if it was one" Image credit: GIANLUCA BATTISTA (EL PAÍS)

The forced sterilization of these women was prohibited in Spain in 2020. Judith Seculi Horta and Salvador Ribas Payà raise their 5-year-old son Aleix with the support of professionals