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Thousands of pregnant women in England are reporting domestic abuse. Midwives are struggling to cope
UK NewsHealth•September 20, 2026 at 7:00 AMNational

Thousands of pregnant women in England are reporting domestic abuse. Midwives are struggling to cope

By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Exclusive: Analysis ‘lays bare’ something midwives already know from their day-to-day workAbout 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. Continue reading...

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.

Continue reading...