Even with morning sickness and other side effects, the nine months of anticipating a newborn baby is often an exciting and joyful time for women. But for those in dysfunctional or – worse – abusive relationships, that nine months can be traumatizing and potentially dangerous. Research shows that homicide is among the leading causes of death for pregnant and postpartum women, but some states still have laws that prevent couples from divorcing if the wife is pregnant. Lawmakers may have good intentions in keeping these laws on the books, but the unintended consequences can be serious – even fatal. The co-hosts take a closer look at the scary statistics in this edition of The Escape Pod.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 5:25 Intro to topic: Escaping pregnancy-related divorce bans
Topic #2 12:40 States that prevent divorce during pregnancy
Topic #3 21:31 What a wife (and wanna-be escape artist) can do
Topic #4 36:12 The unintended consequences of eliminating ‘no-fault’ divorce
Topic #5 39:10 Destiny’s story
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