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Do women with eating disorders who want to become mothers need special treatment?

Ana Cuevas, comadrona y especialista en nutrición.
Ana Cuevas Mayordomo
Midwife. ASSIR Sabadell
Institut Català de la Salut (ICS)

Yes, it has already been discussed how pregnancy and, above all, postpartum affect the person with an eating disorder, potentially worsening the disorder.

Ideally, we would work with a multidisciplinary team and closely support the person, adapting the recommendations and care to the stage of the disorder they are in.

Providing emotional support to these women will be key; we must try to avoid blaming and paternalistic treatment, and recognize and value their achievements.

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Ana Cuevas, comadrona y especialista en nutrición.
Ana Cuevas Mayordomo
Midwife. ASSIR Sabadell
Institut Català de la Salut (ICS)