Harmful effects of domestic violence

Families are hurt as much as victims in a domestic violence situation. This is not to be ignored. People can be badly hurt who suffer from abuse. They are likely to have long-lasting, chronic health problems, like post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and headaches. These health problems are caused by the repeated injuries and stress from living with abuse. When women get pregnant, abuse can happen more often and get worse. For both the mother and the baby it is dangerous. It can raise the baby's risk of premature birth, low birth weight and even death. With the pregnancy, the mother will have a higher risk of problems. Abuse has a big effect of the children. Violence is seen as a normal way of life for children who live in a home where abuse happens. It raises the chance of being either an abuser or as victims. Teens are at a greater risk for unsafe behavior, depression, alcohol and drug use.