Hey ladies! I'm sad to have to post about such a terrible thing but I'm doing it in hopes of preventing deaths.
The leading cause of death of women during pregnancy is VIOLENCE. There are several different types of abuse and they can all end up escalating into violence, which could be deadly for you and your baby. If you suspect your relationship is dangerous or headed down a dangerous path there is so much help out there for you!!! Here are the top hotlines:
1 (800) 799-7233 Domestic Violence
1 (866) 331-9474 Dating Violence
1 (800) 656-4673 Sexual Abuse
Helpful websites
Thesafetyzone.org
4woman.gov/violence/index.cfm
Endabuse.com
Ncadv.org
If you are in imminent danger please call 911. There are also local shelters everywhere. If anyone knows of more resources please post here, especially resources outside the states as these are mainly US resources.
If you are in a relationship and you are not sure of your safety, please call. You can also go online and take a test called a MOSAIC that pretty accurately can determine the safety of the relationship. Remember you are worthy of being treated with dignity and respect. I encourage everyone to comment on this as VIOLENCE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN. It is also completely preventable when women get the proper support.
Please comment even if this topic doesn't directly relate to you. Let's to "bump" this topic to the top to save lives.
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