Birth Outcomes Among Women Affected by Reproductive Coercion

DiscussionIn this exploratory study, women who reported reproductive coercion during their most recent completed pregnancy were more likely to report pregnancy ambivalence, other tactics of intimate partner violence, and low ‐birth‐weight neonates. These data provide insight into the impact of violence on women's reproductive outcomes.

Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 14, 2020 Category: Midwifery Authors: Kathryn E. Fay, Lynn M. Yee Tags: Original Research Source Type: research