Pregnancy
While you may think that medical issues are your major cause of concern during pregnancy, researchers say otherwise. In fact,...
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Violence during pregnancy linked to reduced birth weight
Violence during pregnancy, or really, at anytime, is not okay. However, violence during pregnancy comes with its own set of... -
Baby Health
Never shake a baby - learn about abusive head trauma
Shaken baby syndrome, or “abusive head trauma" as it's now sometimes called, is a serious issue, but an issue that... -
Baby Health
Non-violent parenting tips
In a previous post, I mentioned that it's National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse isn't always so cut and... -
Baby Health
Help prevent child abuse in your community
Many, many important events happen in April. We've got Earth Day, Autism Awareness and Marching for Babies to name a... -
Baby Health
Domestic violence affects everyone
As noted before it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In case you missed the round-up, check out these posts first: What... -
Baby Health
A busy October for mamas and babies
October is full of important events for families and babies - get ready! -
Pregnancy
Psychological violence can result in postpartum depression
A new study shows that psychological violence by an intimate partner during pregnancy, independent of physical violence, is just as... -
parenting
Violent discipline not smart or effective
I've never believed in spanking and I've never ever hit my son. Honestly, I don't even believe in yelling -... -
The Hatch Blog
Physical or sexual violence often comes with reproductive coercion
Reproductive coercion is when "Male partners actively attempt to promote pregnancy against the will of their female partners," says... -
Can your relationship handle a baby?
Having a baby is a big adventure. Baby days do come with fun and love, but also can seriously try... -
Pregnancy health and wellness
Seven things to avoid while pregnant
Beside really bad hot pink mumu-like maternity dresses there are some real dangers you should avoid while pregnant. 1. Sushi:... -
Pregnancy
Domestic violence during pregnancy - common misconceptions about abuse
Today we've been looking at domestic violence during pregnancy. So far we've discussed some basic facts, what intimate partner... -
Pregnancy
Domestic violence during pregnancy - is your relationship abusive?
So far today we've looked at some basic facts about domestic violence and pregnant women, plus what defines intimate partner... -
Pregnancy
Domestic violence during pregnancy - what is intimate partner violence?
In the previous post we looked at some basic facts about domestic violence during pregnancy. Now we'll look at what... -
Domestic violence during pregnancy - Some basic facts
Domestic violence is one of those topics we don't really want to think about, it's unsettling and upsetting. That said...