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intimate partner violence

Physical, emotional, or coercive abuse by a partner that can make pregnancy unsafe.

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Enhancing psychological stability

Enhancing psychological stability

Understanding psychological stability in pregnancy Psychological stability during pregnancy is best understood as adaptive emotional regulation rather than constant happiness. A pregnant person may still experience worry before an ultrasound, irritability after poor sleep, or grief about life changes. Stability means these feelings are recognized, contained, and supported enough that they do not consistently overwhelm […]