We reviewed recent data on the prevalence, risk factors, complications, and management of
trauma during pregnancy. Using the terms “trauma” and “pregnancy” along with specified …

Background Domestic violence during pregnancy is a major public health concern. This
preventable risk factor threatens both the mother and baby. Routine perinatal care visits offer …

Objective To describe the needs and evidence-based practice specific to care of the
pregnant adolescent in Canada, including special populations. Outcomes Healthy …

Adolescent pregnancy remains a public health issue with significant medical, emotional, and
societal consequences for the adolescent mother, her child, and her family. Teenage …

Objectives To investigate whether domestic violence during pregnancy is a risk factor for
antepartum hospitalization or low birthweight (LBW) delivery. Methods A prospective cohort …

Background Teenage pregnancies are associated with negative socioeconomic effects. Our
aim was to ascertain whether a postnatal home-visiting service for teenage mothers younger …

Background: Spousal violence has wide-ranging effects on the physical, reproductive,
sexual and psychological health of women. There are few longitudinal studies that describe …

Objective To assess the prevalence of domestic violence in pregnancy when midwives are
trained to enquire about it routinely. Design A cross sectional study during a period after …

We examined whether the prenatal detection of family violence and initiation of a
comprehensive prenatal individualised care program could ameliorate the impact of family …

Although pregnant trauma patients present infrequently to the emergency department (ED),
it is one of the most common contributors to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. 1–8 …