EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 49 MIN
OH, BABY! Unhappily married with no escape – Ep. 60
from Crisis & Consequences · host Escape Pod
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 Resources & Links https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/12/09/opinion/pregnant-women-homicide.html Pregnant Women in Missouri Can't Get Divorced Pregnant Women Living in States with Limited Access to Abortion Face Higher Levels of Intimate Partner Homicide Homicide Found to Be Top Cause of Maternal Death Homicide is a Leading Cause of Death in Pregnant Women in the US Pregnancy-associated Homicides on the Rise in the United States March of Dimes Peristats Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Arizona Rarely Finalize Divorce During Pregnancy | Fact check Pregnant Survivors Forced to Stay Married in These States Attacks on No-Fault Divorce Are Dangerous – Especially for Those Experiencing Domestic Violence Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: [email protected] Submit listener stories: [email protected]
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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 Resources & Links https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/12/09/opinion/pregnant-women-homicide.html Pregnant Women in Missouri Can't Get Divorced Pregnant Women Living in States with Limited Access to Abortion Face Higher Levels of Intimate Partner Homicide Homicide Found to Be Top Cause of Maternal Death Homicide is a Leading Cause of Death in Pregnant Women in the US Pregnancy-associated Homicides on the Rise in the United States March of Dimes Peristats Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Arizona Rarely Finalize Divorce During Pregnancy | Fact check Pregnant Survivors Forced to Stay Married in These States Attacks on No-Fault Divorce Are Dangerous – Especially for Those Experiencing Domestic Violence Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: [email protected] Submit listener stories: [email protected]
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