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When the Woman Is the Mother: The Work of Pediatrician for Caring Mothers and Children

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is an important public health issue with serious adverse health consequences for both mother and newborn. IPV includes physical aggression, together with sexual coercion, emotional abuse, and controlling behaviors. The impact of IPV during pregnancy on newborn includes higher risk of preterm labour, intrauterine growth retardation, perinatal death and potential emotional problems. Children exposed to domestic violence can develop emotional, behavioral, physical, social and academic problems. Pediatricians, educators, and other professionals who work with youth should be aware of this in order to prevent violence and promote the necessary interventions and services for caring mothers and their children.

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    Marcello Lanari, Monia Gennari & Carlotta Biagi

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Lanari, M., Gennari, M., Biagi, C. (2019). When the Woman Is the Mother: The Work of Pediatrician for Caring Mothers and Children. In: Tarricone, I., Riecher-Rössler, A. (eds) Health and Gender. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15038-9_32

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