Pregnancy is a time when family violence might start or become more serious. During pregnancy, family violence is not only harmful to the the pregnant person but may also injure their baby. If your partner is abusive, hurting or scaring you (physically or emotionally), this is family violence.
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If you were sexually abused as a child, pregnancy and its physical, emotional and psychological changes might bring back painful memories. But pregnancy can also be a turning point in healing and recovery.