Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy poses a serious threat to both the pregnant individual and their infant. IPV can be physical, sexual, or psychological, often leading to mental health struggles, substance use, and pregnancy complications. Previous research has shown that lockdowns and stay-at-home orders led to a surge in IPV cases.  COVID-19’s impact on IPV A recent American study sheds light on how COVID-19-related stressors influenced IPV experiences and affected postpartum outcomes. Researchers…