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Are You In A Safe Relationship?

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If you are pregnant and being abused, you are not alone. In fact, pregnant women are much more likely to be abused than are non-pregnant women.

What you should know:

Abuse can have a lasting effect on you and your baby. It can put at risk for serious complications, including miscarriage and pre-term labor.
Once your baby is born, the abuse may worsen. The person who is abusing you may abuse your child too.
Abuse can take many forms. It can be physical, sexual or emotional.

If you feel you are in an unsafe relationship get help immediately! Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline on the web at www.ndvh.org or call the Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-562-6025. You will be put in touch with resources that can help you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.