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 [...]
Pregorexia: Eating Disorder that Emerges During Pregnancy
Everyone knows society more readily accepts a fit and trim physique; images are plastered across all media outlets of super thin sizes. Pregnancy, however, has long defied the trend, allowing women a grace period to take on a newly-expanding figure. Recently, though, a new term has gained popularity – pregorexia – referring to women who [...]
Eating Disorders in Pregnancy Have Dire Consequences
Eating disorders can be common among individuals who have a skewed perception of their bodies. For those who also happen to be pregnant, the body perception is greatly altered and the development and well-being of the baby are at risk. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit [...]
