30-minute Research and Evidence-Based Practice presentation
(Code 34) What to Expect When Your Survivor is Expecting: Forensic Nursing Care for the Pregnant Population
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM US CT
Earn .5 CE
Session Level: All Levels (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) Accepted for SANE Certification: SANE-A, SANE-P Available during Live and/or Virtual Conference (subject to change): Live/Virtual Session Trigger Warning: Sexual violence, IPV, Homicide, brief mention of post-abortion care
This presentation focuses on forensic nursing care for pregnant survivors of violence, highlighting the unique medical needs and evidence-based practices. It emphasizes the heightened risks of violence during pregnancy, the need for obstetrical clearance, and considerations for medication, imaging, and follow-up care, including mental health and obstetric support.
Learning Outcomes:
Increased knowledge about:
After participating in this activity, attendees will demonstrate a general understanding of the heightened risk to patients who experience violence in pregnancy.
After participating in this activity, attendees will be able to identify at least one common physical variance in pregnancy that could resemble injury from assault.
After participating in this activity, attendees will be able to name at least one follow up consideration for the pregnant patient.
