10. Anorexia And Pregnancy

Written By Florence Obong

  • Women with anorexia are 2.3 times more likely to deliver babies with low birth weights (less than 2.5kg) and 1.5 times more likely to have their babies die. 

  • Babies of Anorexic mothers have the following risks: higher rate of miscarriage, birth defects, congenital malformations, premature birth, respiratory distress, feeding difficulties and other perinatal/developmental complications. 

Management to improve outcomes: 

  • Adhere to the Care Pathway developed for you to manage your pregnancy. 

  • Comply with advice given by your health professionals through your pregnancy. 

  • Eat a healthy diet and cooperate with advice of your Dietician. 

  • Stay active and well hydrated. 

  • Read and inform yourself about the condition and management and take ownership of it. 

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