Thousands of pregnant women in England are reporting domestic abuse. Midwives are struggling to cope
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Childbirth category. Published on September 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Childbirth category. Published on September 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Exclusive: Analysis ‘lays bare’ something midwives already know from their day-to-day work
About 20,000 disclosures of domestic abuse are estimated to be made to maternity services in England every year, analysis has found.
The figures are likely to be an underestimate of the true scale of disclosures, according to experts, highlighting the role maternity professionals play in identifying abuse.
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