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Anorexia nervosa during pregnancy.

Ran D Goldman1, Gideon Koren

  • 1Motherisk Program, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ont.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|May 6, 2003
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Pregnant women with anorexia nervosa (AN) face increased risks for both themselves and their babies. Expect lower birth weights, higher C-section rates, and potential infant complications due to low body weight.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Psychiatry
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious eating disorder with significant health implications.
  • Pregnancy in underweight women, particularly those with a history of AN, presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the expected pregnancy course and potential implications for the unborn baby in a patient with a history of anorexia nervosa.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding the management of pregnant patients with AN.

Main Methods:

  • This is a clinical case discussion based on a patient vignette.
  • The response synthesizes existing knowledge on pregnancy outcomes in women with AN.

Main Results:

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  • Women with AN have a higher risk of pregnancy complications, primarily linked to low body weight.
  • Infants born to mothers with AN exhibit lower Apgar scores and birth weights.
  • Maternal AN is associated with increased rates of cesarean delivery, postnatal complications, and postpartum depression.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pregnancy in women with AN carries elevated risks including hypothermia, hypoglycemia, infections, and perinatal death.
    • Adequate intake of calories, proteins, and essential micronutrients like folic acid is crucial to mitigate risks, such as neural tube defects.