Pregnant Mothers’ Perceptions of how Intimate Partner Violence affects Their Unborn Children

ConclusionsThis analysis provides important insights into concerns that pregnant women experiencing IPV shared about maternal attachment and fetal well‐being. Health care providers can use these findings to better assess the physical and psychological concerns of pregnant women experiencing IPV. Further research is needed to better understand how IPV contributes to adverse neonatal outcomes, particularly from a biological perspective.
Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research