Maternal exposure to domestic violence and pregnancy and birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analyses.
J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2010 Nov;19(11):2017-31
Authors: Shah PS, Shah J,
Pregnant women who experience domestic violence are at increased risk of adverse outcomes in addition to the risks to themselves. Inadequate prenatal care, higher incidences of high-risk behaviors, direct physical trauma, stress, and neglect are postulated mechanisms. Our objective was to systematically review birth outcomes among women who experienced domestic violence.