How to recognise and respond to reproductive coercion

What you need to knowReproductive coercion refers to actions taken by a person’s partner or family member to prevent or promote pregnancy, irrespective of the person’s wishesSteps taken to promote pregnancy without a sexual partner’s knowledge invalidate sexual consent in many countries, including the UK People exposed to reproductive coercion may resort to covert use of contraceptionThose at risk of reproductive coercion are often also at risk of intimate partner violenceSamantha, a 19 year old mother to a 7 month old boy, is well known to you. She has booked a telephone consultation, but when she answers she sounds panicked and states that she hasn’t got long as she needs to get back home. She wants the subdermal implant you fitted one month ago removed, as she’s changed her mind and wishes to try for another baby. She agrees to the face-to-face appointment you offer and hangs up.She arrives for…
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