Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone regardless of age, background, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or religion.
At least 1:4 women experience domestic abuse. Pregnancy is a time when this can often start or worsen for a woman.
Often when people think of domestic abuse they think of physical violence, but domestic abuse is very often so much more than that. Domestic abuse can come in all different ways including financial, emotional and sexual. For many women who live with domestic abuse there will be no scars, bruises or broken bones, but for some it can take their life. No one kind of abuse is more serious than any other.
During pregnancy, it increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, infection, physical injury to the baby and even death. In addition to the physical risks the unborn baby’s emotional development is likely to be affected.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse then inform your midwife, health visitor or G.P who can support you. Alternatively you can access information on support by accessing the following links.
IMPORTANT
If you, your baby or children are at immediate risk then call 999 straight away
At least 1:4 women experience domestic abuse. Pregnancy is a time when this can often start or worsen for a woman.
Often when people think of domestic abuse they think of physical violence, but domestic abuse is very often so much more than that. Domestic abuse can come in all different ways including financial, emotional and sexual. For many women who live with domestic abuse there will be no scars, bruises or broken bones, but for some it can take their life. No one kind of abuse is more serious than any other.
During pregnancy, it increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, infection, physical injury to the baby and even death. In addition to the physical risks the unborn baby’s emotional development is likely to be affected.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse then inform your midwife, health visitor or G.P who can support you. Alternatively you can access information on support by accessing the following links.
IMPORTANT
If you, your baby or children are at immediate risk then call 999 straight away
- Amina Muslim Womens Resource Centre Helpline Tel: 0808 801 0301
- National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Tel: 0800 027 1234 or email helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline Tel: 0808 2000 247
- National LGBT & Domestic Abuse Helpline Tel: 0800 999 5428 or email: help@galop.org.uk
- National Rape Crisis Helpline Tel: 08088 01 03 02 Text: 07537 410 027 Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
- Scottish Woman’s Aid Tel: 0800 027 1234
- Scottish Women's Rights Centre
