Supporting women with eating disorders during pregnancy and the postnatal period

TY - JOUR

T1 - Supporting women with eating disorders during pregnancy and the postnatal period

AU - Bye, Amanda

AU - Walker, Melita

AU - Mackintosh, Nicola

AU - Sandall, Jane

AU - Easter, Abigail

PY - 2018/5/14

Y1 - 2018/5/14

N2 - The transition to motherhood can be challenging for many women due to the changes that are common to pregnancy, such as changes in appetite and body shape and weight. These challenges can be particularly pronounced for women with eating disorders. There is growing evidence that eating disorders can be associated with adverse maternal and infant outcomes; and given the elevated risks, early identification and tailored antenatal and postnatal care are highly important. This article examines the role of the health visitor in supporting women with eating disorders during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

AB - The transition to motherhood can be challenging for many women due to the changes that are common to pregnancy, such as changes in appetite and body shape and weight. These challenges can be particularly pronounced for women with eating disorders. There is growing evidence that eating disorders can be associated with adverse maternal and infant outcomes; and given the elevated risks, early identification and tailored antenatal and postnatal care are highly important. This article examines the role of the health visitor in supporting women with eating disorders during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

U2 - 10.12968/johv.2018.6.5.224

DO - 10.12968/johv.2018.6.5.224

M3 - Article

VL - 6

JO - Journal of Health Visiting

JF - Journal of Health Visiting

IS - 5

ER -