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The Perinatal Experience of Women With a History of Intimate Partner Violence: The Birth Experience Study
Hazel Keedle1, Maria Phung1, Katherine Young1
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
Background:
Experiencing intimate partner violence impacts the ongoing physical and psychological health of women and can contribute to poorer maternal and neonatal health during the perinatal period.
Methods:
In a national maternity experiences cross-sectional online survey, 1198 (13.6%) women identified as experiencing IPV in their lifetime. Using quantitative descriptive statistics, the maternity and mental health measures were explored for women who had experienced IPV and had a baby in Australia between 2016 and 2021.
Results:
The findings demonstrated significant differences in the sociodemographic factors, mental health history, pregnancy and birth experiences, and negative interactions with health care providers.
Discussion:
The findings in this study demonstrate how previously traumatized women can leave the maternity system retraumatized and identify the need for a trauma-informed approach to maternity care.
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