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Pregnancy after anorexia nervosa
Author(s) -
Rand Colleen S. W.,
Willis Donald C.,
Kuldau John M.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
international journal of eating disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.785
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1098-108X
pISSN - 0276-3478
DOI - 10.1002/1098-108x(198709)6:5<671::aid-eat2260060511>3.0.co;2-y
Subject(s) - anorexia nervosa , pregnancy , eating disorders , medicine , psychology , psychiatry , obstetrics , gynecology , genetics , biology
Abstract Pregnancies of two women with a history of anorexia nervosa are described. Anxieties and fears of obesity were greatest during the first trimester and the second postpartum month. Disturbed eating behaviors gradually diminished during pregnancy but were augmented approximately 6 weeks after delivery. One woman received regular emotional support and dietary counseling from obstetrical staff during her pregnancy. Neither woman received counseling during the postpartum crisis. Supplemental antenatal and postnatal counseling for women with eating disorders is recommended.