Second trimester: What you need to know about safety
It's not too late to stop smoking
If you haven't been able to quit smoking until now, it's not too late. Women who stop smoking by the 16th week of pregnancy are no more likely to have a low birth weight infant than women who do not smoke. Even cutting down can help you and your baby be healthier.
Domestic abuse and violence
The stresses, challenges, exhaustion, and physical changes of pregnancy and early parenthood can sometimes increase domestic abuse. Do not blame yourself. All couples and all new families must learn to deal with pressure and change.
If you or your partner feel out of control or act angry or violent, there is help available. But first, you and your baby must be safe. Even if your partner is only violent occasionally, once may be too often for your baby.
Leaving a relationship, even a violent and abusive one, can be very difficult. You may worry about where you would live and how you would support yourself and your baby.
There are many agencies and shelters that can help you. Speak to your health care provider or call one of these resources:
- 911 or the nearest emergency service, if you are in immediate danger
- Partners for Violence Prevention at 651-241-8352
- National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY for the hearing impaired)
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