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Pregnant women face higher risk of domestic battering
Lois Riley reports that pregnancy increases abuse risk, with about 13 percent of women battered during pregnancy. Batterers often show jealousy and control, while pregnancy adds stress and financial strain. Abusive mothers risk low birth weight babies, prenatal complications, and harm to fetuses. teens are especially vulnerable, and long term child effects include anxiety and aggression. The Comal County Women s Center offers free counseling, shelter, and hotlines for help.
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