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Post-natal 1 - Looking after Mum

Domestic Abuse

One in four women experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives and many cases start or worsen during pregnancy or after birth. It may take the form of physical, sexual, financial control, mental or emotional abuse.
In Short

It’s abuse if your partner or a family member:

threatens you,

shoves or pushes you,

makes you fear for your physical safety,

puts you down,

controls you,

is jealous or possessive or frightens you.

Domestic abuse risks both your mental health and that of your baby. You can speak in confidence to your midwife, health visitor or GP who can offer help and support, or you may prefer to contact the 24 hour national Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline

– 0808 2000 247.

For a list of useful contact details for The Portland Hospital, please click HERE.

DISCLAIMER
This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Essential Parent has used all reasonable care in compiling the information from leading experts and institutions but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. For details click here.