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Domestic Violence in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is often a time when physical abuse starts, resulting in poorer outcomes for the mother and the baby.

Where to get help!
Names and numbers around the world to locate help.

The Effect of Domestic Violence on Pregnancy and Labour
"Because the issue of violence against women is such an important social problem with serious health consequences for abused women and their children, health professionals providing care to pregnant women need to consider how the experience of abuse in current or past intimate relationships could affect their patients during pregnancy, labour, and delivery."

Domestic Violence and Your Unborn Baby
A look at how domestic violence effects not only pregnancy but your baby as well. Includes a section on chronic verbal abuse.

Helping Sexual Abuse Survivors Through Labor
The experience of labor can evoke memories of early trauma. Learning to listen to survivors is a first step toward creating a safe environment. By Jennifer Burian

Fast Facts on Domestic Violence
A list of facts pertaining to domestic violence of all types, including the impact of pregnancy.

Plea to Abuse Victims
A special note to women about emotions during pregnancy, labor and birth.