anyone else struggling with an eating disorder during pregnancy?

Question

If so, have you had any complications with baby because of it?

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I am 100% not the best example as I miscarried at 22 weeks (because of a fall, not related to eating). I was diagnosed anorexic with bulimic tendencies. All of my ultrasounds and doctor appointments showed that baby had a low weight, so presumably would've been born either premature or with a low birth weight. Other than that I didn't have any problems. Difficult to say if something would've been found when he was born. During the pregnancy, I took supplements to make sure my body had enough to support baby and scheduled meals (I found it helped to remind myself how excited I was to be a mom and that this was one of the first things I could do to be a good mom). It was really hard for me but I was so excited about the baby that I wanted to do my best for him. Hope that helps! Feel free to respond, I haven't met many people who understand this topic!

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I've suffered before with ed, and old habits definitely began itching away at the surface, but ultimately you have to realize that your body isn't just yours for the time being, it's also the babies home. I push the thoughts back and eat on a schedule, and it helps. Morning sickness was the hardest for me, because I was bullemic for years and years, and at times I had to eat and ended up being sick and had to eat again after to stop from being sick- it was torture not to feel like I was doing it on purpose, but I knew it was best for the baby to keep my calories up. Just hang in there and do what's best for you and the baby, seek therapy if it's too hard, and always ask for support from your loved ones.

anyone else struggling with an eating disorder during pregnancy?

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