Pregnant women are at increased risk of domestic violence in all cultural groups
- Written by Hannah Dahlen, Professor of Midwifery and Higher Degree Director, Western Sydney University
Women having a subsequent baby are more likely to disclose domestic violence than first time mothers.Vyshnova/Shutterstock
Domestic violence occurs across all age groups and life stages. Rather than reducing during pregnancy, expecting a child is a key risk factor for domestic violence beginning or escalating.
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