: It creates a psychological distance between women and healthcare providers, often leading to lower satisfaction and a reluctance to seek facility-based care in the future.
The face is the "mirror of the soul" and our primary tool for navigating the world. When a mother—the person a child naturally looks to for safety—targets the face, the psychological impact is uniquely corrosive. 1. Disruption of Attachment maternal maltreatment facialabuse
: Studies indicate that roughly 25% of mothers report childhood physical or sexual abuse. Emotional abuse is even more common, with self-reported rates near 36%. 2. MCM and Facial Processing ("Facial Abuse" Context) A critical mechanism for social bonding is : It creates a psychological distance between women