Quiz Yourself: Answers

1. Domestic violence can result in low birth weight babies due to early delivery caused by physical abuse. Abuse can also lead to fetal trauma and placenta abruptio.
    
2. Ways that children may be drawn into episodes of domestic violence are listed in the table in Chapter 3, Section 5.
     
3. Factors associated with domestic violence and poor pregnancy outcomes include:
      • Fetal trauma
      • Increased physical or psychological stress
      • Denial of prenatal care or ancillary social services
      • Substance abuse in reaction to abuse
      • Exacerbation of existing health problems
    
   Types of fetal trauma common to battered women include:
      • Placenta abruptio
      • Fetal death
      • Premature labor
      • Spontaneous abortion
      • Low birth weight baby
      • Still birth baby
      • Fetal fractures
      • Uterus rupture
      • Liver or spleen hemorrhage
      • Uterine contractions
      • Premature membrane ruptures
      • Infection