10/25/2026
FACT: Pregnancy increases the risk of physical violence by 80%. National surveys indicate that 5.3% of pregnant women each year experience domestic violence. This means as many as 324,000 women experience intimate partner violence during pregnancy.
About 6% of people with a recent live birth experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence during pregnancy from a current intimate partner.
The homicide rate for pregnant individuals was 16% higher than non-pregnant individuals in 2018-2019, and almost half of these homicides involved IPV.
Help is available.
If you are confused by an abusive partner’s good behavior, our advocates are available 24/7 to answer any questions or offer insight on your situation. We’re here to help, no matter where you’re at. (936) 441-7273