Abuse is never okay. And it sometimes gets worse during pregnancy.
What is abuse?
Abuse can be:
Sexual
Physical: hitting, kicking or pushing you
Emotional: yelling at you, scaring you or calling you names
For more information, visit our Women's Health page on
IPV.
How common is abuse?
Abuse is common. Nearly one-third of American women reports being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives.
Violence occurs in all socioeconomic groups and to individuals among every culture, race, ethnicity, and religion.
