Undwanted Pregnancy: When Men Murder their Pregnant Spouses

If you think that morning sickness is the worst side effect of pregnancy, think again. A 2005 study released by the Center for Disease Control found 31 percent of pregnant women who died due to injury between 1991 and 1997 were murdered!

A perfect example, the murder of Lacey Peterson and her unborn son Connor. Lacey’s husband, Scott Peterson was found guilty and on december 13th, after deliberating just over 11hours, the jury recommended the death sentence. The story touched a lot of people around the country and many followed the trial with feelings of shock to hear what Scott Peterson did to his pregnant wife.

Usually, pregnancy is happy news for expectant couples but not always. If you are pregnant and your partner isn’t feeling as joyous about the pregnancy as you are, it could be normal. However, if you are getting some vibes that send cold chills up your spine, look for some signs:

1. Has your partner asked or told you to have an abortion?
2. Has he said, he’s not ready to be a father yet?
3. Did he break-off the relationship because of the pregnancy?
4. Have you had ill conversations about child support?
5. Any comments about YOU being the wrong person to have his child?

If your partner has made direct threats that he would cause you harm if you plan to have the baby, protect yourself. Don’t keep the news to yourself, tell your friends or family about it. Also, avoid this person! If he calls you and wants to “meet” with you or come to your house, do not go with him. Avoid conflict, don’t argue and don’t try to push his buttons because these things will only add flame to the fire.

You may even find it fitting to re-locate or stay with a friend in another area until the baby is born or permanently depending on the situation. Whatever the matter may be, protecting you and your baby are of utmost importance. If your partner follows you, makes harassing calls, leaves threating letters, or other drastic actions……….call the police. Report this guy and let the police know what you are dealing with.

If you feel you may be in danger and you don’t know where to turn call law enforcement, call the health department, confide with your doctor, ask them for the numbers of abused women’s shelters in your area. Utimately call the number they give you, you don’t have to give them your name and they can help you protect yourself.