What changes when pregnancy and labour follow a history of sexual abuse?

What changes when pregnancy and labour follow a history of sexual abuse?

For many women, these experiences can profoundly shape how they engage with maternity care — influencing trust, communication, consent, and overall wellbeing during pregnancy and childbirth. Yet these factors are not always fully understood or explored in medico-legal cases.

In the next video of our Women’s Health in Medico-Legal Cases: Her Body. Her Life. Her Claim. series, Ruth Lovelady shares expert insight into how prior sexual trauma can impact pregnancy and labour — and why this matters when assessing care, outcomes, and long-term effects.

If you're a solicitor or insurer working on personal injury or clinical negligence cases, this is an essential perspective that can change how you approach evidence and client needs.

Click the link to watch the full video and gain practical insights.

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