from Section 11 - Psychosocial Considerations
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 April 2025
Intimate partner violence is common amongst pregnant patients. It is associated with late entry to prenatal care, increased rates of preterm birth, depression, PTSD, and substance use during pregnancy. The USPTF supports screening of reproductive age individuals and ACOG supports the screening of all pregnant people. Screening is recommended at the beginning of pregnancy, during each trimester, and in the postpartum period to ensure those affected can be referred to resources for support. There are many validated screening tools but it is most important that patients are screened in private and they know their responses are confidential. Healthcare workers play an important role in helping to detect intimate partner violence and providing a safe healing environment for patients affected by intimate partner violence.
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