Pregnancy and Domestic Violence
Article from StrongHearts Native Helpline
“Unfortunately, pregnancy can be a dangerous time for pregnant people in abusive relationships, putting them and their unborn child at heightened risk due to their vulnerable physical and emotional status. Abuse is based on power and control and an abusive partner may see the unpredictability of pregnancy as an opportunity to increase power and control. Pregnancy can also lead to the abusive partner becoming jealous, resentful and angry. These are not excuses for abuse. Abuse is never ok.”