According to CPSS, abuse during pregnancy is associated with which perinatal outcome?

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According to CPSS, abuse during pregnancy is associated with which perinatal outcome?

Abuse during pregnancy is linked to adverse outcomes for both the fetus and the mother. The stress, fear, and potential physical harm associated with abuse can contribute to complications such as fetal growth restriction and preterm birth, and in severe cases fetal loss or stillbirth. For the mother, injuries, infections, and significant mental health effects like depression, anxiety, and PTSD can complicate pregnancy and postpartum recovery, affecting care and outcomes. Because of these real risks to both baby and mother, the statement that abuse during pregnancy results in poor fetal and maternal outcomes best reflects what CPSS describes. Options suggesting normal outcomes or no effect do not fit the evidence of harm observed with abuse in pregnancy.

Abuse during pregnancy is linked to adverse outcomes for both the fetus and the mother. The stress, fear, and potential physical harm associated with abuse can contribute to complications such as fetal growth restriction and preterm birth, and in severe cases fetal loss or stillbirth. For the mother, injuries, infections, and significant mental health effects like depression, anxiety, and PTSD can complicate pregnancy and postpartum recovery, affecting care and outcomes. Because of these real risks to both baby and mother, the statement that abuse during pregnancy results in poor fetal and maternal outcomes best reflects what CPSS describes. Options suggesting normal outcomes or no effect do not fit the evidence of harm observed with abuse in pregnancy.

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