Eating Disorders in the Postpartum Period
2020 ◽
pp. 89-98
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The chapter on eating disorders in the postpartum addresses the issues of mothers who have anorexia nervosa or binge eating disorders. Women with anorexia nervosa may become particularly upset about the weight gain that comes with pregnancy. Extreme dieting may make them weak and have problems focusing on the baby’s needs. Warning signs include dieting that is associated with decreasing weight goals, increase in criticism of one’s body, social isolation, amenorrhea, and purging. They may also restrict the nutrition of their baby. Women with binge eating disorder may suffer secretly as they may not have abnormal weights. Hiding away to binge may interfere with care of the infant.
2010 ◽
pp. 416-451
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2017 ◽
Vol 25
(6)
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pp. 601-606
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2010 ◽
Vol 12
(1-2)
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