Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome Common Among Cancer Survivors and New Mothers
About 8 percent of those who survive cancer develop posttraumatic stress syndrome, according to new research from Duke University. Several new studies from Great Britain indicate that 3 percent of women develop the syndrome after giving birth. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers [...]
Eating Disorders Linked to Pregnancy-Related Depression
Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia nervosa, are linked to many physical and mental problems. Many individuals who have eating disorders suffer from malnutrition, and as the disease progresses there can be significant damage to the heart. Eating disorders can even end in death, with anorexia nervosa having the highest mortality rate of all [...]
The Risks for Babies Born to Mothers with Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can cause serious physical health problems for women who suffer from them. Anorexia nervosa can cause malnutrition and, as the body becomes more malnourished, serious heart problems can occur. Bulimia nervosa can also result in malnutrition or problems with obesity. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share [...]
Pregnancy Can Hide Symptoms of Eating Disorders, Put Mother and Baby in Danger
Eating disorders don’t stop for the journey of pregnancy, and some women may endanger their own health and that of the baby by continuing to hide the symptoms of their disease. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet [...]
