Fact Sheet and ResourcesNearly 1 in 6 pregnant women in the U.S. have been abused by a partner.

Question Answered step-by-step Fact Sheet and ResourcesNearly 1 in 6 pregnant women in the U.S. have been abused by a partner.Women who experience intimate partner violence prior to and during pregnancy are at increased risk of low maternal weight gains, infections, high blood pressure and are more likely to deliver pre-term or low birth weight babies.Women who received prenatal counseling for IPV had fewer recurrent episodes of IPV during and post pregnancy, as well as better birth outcomes such as lower rates of preterm birth and low birth weight.Access the IPV fact sheet at the link above.QuestionsWhy is it important for a nurse to understand IPV?Select one of the screening practices identified by literature, how comfortable would you feel asking a patient these questions? explain.Look up the rape crisis center closest to your home. What services are provided ? What is the address and phone number for that center?The Fact sheet identifies the best interventions- does your local rape crisis center offer these services? Is there a fee for services?Read ‘What barriers exist for providers’ listed on the fact sheet, can you identify with one or more of these barriers? explain. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 229 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)