Intimate partner violence and pregnancy: How midwives can listen to silenced women

Authors/Creators

Gemma Grier, Edith Cowan University
Sadie Geraghty, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a challenging professional issue for midwives, and is associated with serious health consequences for the woman and her baby including significant long-term physical, psychological and social ramifications. One in four women will experience IPV in their lifetime and midwives have an important role in the screening, care and management of pregnant women who may be experiencing IPV. Antenatal screening for IPV is recommended for all women, regardless of presence of risk factors or indicators of abuse.

RAS ID

19332

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

2015

School

School of Nursing and Midwifery / Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services Research

Copyright

subscription content

Publisher

MA Healthcare Ltd

Comments

Grier, G., Geraghty, S. (2015). Intimate partner violence and pregnancy: How midwives can listen to silenced women in British Journal of Midwifery, 23(6), 412-416. Available here.

Recommended Citation

Grier, G., & Geraghty, S. (2015). Intimate partner violence and pregnancy: How midwives can listen to silenced women. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.6.412