You should never blame yourself for the abuse you’re experiencing. You deserve a loving and supportive partner no matter where you find yourself.

Unexpected pregnancies may lead to increased abuse if your partner has negative feelings about the pregnancy. Your priority should always be protecting yourself and your pregnancy.

Your Safety

If you are ever in immediate danger, always call 911 and leave the area immediately. If you are in a physically or verbally abusive relationship, call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or visit their website’s online chat feature to create a plan to protect yourself.

Your life doesn’t have to be like this forever.

The Safety of Your Pregnancy

If your partner is physically harming you, your pregnancy could be negatively affected.

Before sharing the news of your pregnancy with your partner, weigh the risks. If you decide to share with your partner, here are some practical tips:

  1. Inform Yourself: Receiving an ultrasound scan to learn more about your pregnancy can be helpful before talking with your partner. This will give you specific information to share with your partner and help you better understand your options.
  2. Prepare Yourself: Before sharing the news with your partner, it can be helpful to determine your own thoughts and feelings about the pregnancy through journaling and quiet reflection. This may prevent you from being coerced by your partner’s opinions.
  3. Protect Yourself: Talking with your partner in a public setting may be safer than in a one-on-one environment. You may also want to consider bringing along a trusted friend or family member so you are not alone with your partner. If you ever feel unsafe, call 911 immediately.
  4. Create Boundaries: Verbalize to your partner that you will not be forced into a decision. Ultimately, the pregnancy decision is yours.

Get Help Today

You may feel isolated and like there is no way out, but you don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Salem Pregnancy Care Center is here to provide you with judgment-free support and practical pregnancy resources for preparing for your pregnancy journey and far beyond the time that your baby is born.

We offer free lab-quality pregnancy tests, ultrasound scans and STD/STI screening so you can learn more about your pregnancy and ensure that you are receiving the needed care for your pregnancy. Our trusted staff can answer your questions and help you understand your options.

Contact us today to make your confidential appointment.