Violence is common in pregnancy, with mothers-to-be in the United States at greater risk for assault-related injuries and death than women who aren't expecting, a new study finds.
"The striking results of our study suggest that widespread screening for violence and trauma during pregnancy may provide an opportunity to identify women at risk for death during pregnancy," said lead author Dr. Neha Deshpande of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Such screening for assault and mental illness would be similar to screenings for postpartum depression, she said.
Prior studies have found that one in six pregnant women is abused by a partner, the researchers said in background notes.
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