Physical Abuse: Pregnant mothers need to be protected from mental and physical abuse
शारीरिक अत्याचार: गर्भावस्था में औरत पर हो रहे मानसिक और शारीरिक अत्याचार को रोकें
Understand the consequences of violence and physical abuse to both mother and baby.
These videos focus on social and behaviour change communication and are made for individual and small group viewing, learning and discussion. They are designed to be used as interpersonal communication tools by communities and frontline workers in giving out important information to women and caregivers.
Both mother and unborn child are seriously harmed when there is physical abuse.
A woman may be unable to have any more children if she is abused while pregnant.
Women need to be protected from their abuser.
Discussions and Frequently Asked Questions
What comprises abuse?
Key Response: Types of abuse include physical, sexual, verbal and emotional/psychological. A single incident of assault also constitutes abuse.
Should we intervene if a woman is being abused? What should we do if a pregnant woman has been abused?
Key Response: Abuse should not be tolerated:
If we witness abuse, we must stop it immediately.
We must support the victim by having a health care provider, such as an ANM, examine her.
Create/ raise community awareness on the consequences of abuse- it is our responsibility!
Abuse during pregnancy is most dangerous because…
Key Response: Both mother and unborn child are seriously harmed when there is physical abuse and a woman maybe unable to have any more children if she is abused while pregnant.
HealthPhone: Physical Abuse: Pregnant mothers need to be protected from mental and physical abuse शारीरिक अत्याचार: गर्भावस्था में औरत पर हो रहे मानसिक और शारीरिक अत्याचार को रोकें