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Domestic abuse

  • Physical, emotional, psychological or sexual abuse often begins or escalates during pregnancy.
  • Domestic abuse during pregnancy puts mother and baby at risk from miscarriage, infection, premature birth, injury or death.
  • Referral to specialist support services should be offered.

 

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 30/09/2021

Next review date: 30/09/2025

Author(s): West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network for Sexual Health Clinical Guidelines Group .

Version: 3.1

Approved By: West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network in Sexual Health

Reviewer name(s): George Laird.