Pregnant women with unexplained bruising a 'red flag' for healthcare workers

Women's Aid data suggests that one in eight women in Ireland are abused during pregnancy. Picture: iStock

Unexplained bruising on a pregnant woman is one of the ‘red flags’ healthcare workers are urged to watch out for under new guidelines for supporting women in abusive relationships.

A shocking one in eight pregnant women are estimated to suffer from domestic violence in Ireland, according to Women’s Aid.