During Pregnancy Women who are abused, or who are at risk for being abused, may discover that their situation worsens when they become pregnant.
Abuse is caused by the batterer's desire to control another person, experts say.
If you are being attacked verbally, emotionally or physically, you must seek help. You are now responsible for your baby as well as yourself and must begin protecting that child even before birth. But to escape your situation, you must reach out. There are many people trained to help you, including nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives and physicians. Don't be surprised if you are asked about your relationship with your partner.