Implications for practice and research: Timely identification of women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) can lead to early intervention and support to reduce the adverse impact of exposure on maternal and infant health.

For healthcare professionals to feel confident and prepared for routine enquiry for IPV, they must have access to robust training, including referral pathways that are specific to the community they serve.

Further research is required to assess the long-term outcomes of routine enquiry for domestic violence and abuse.