Pregnancy and lactation following anorexia and bulimia.
Ten years after her battle with anorexia nervosa and bulimia began, a 26-year-old woman restored her normal body weight to 102 pounds from a low of 47 pounds (21.3 kilograms), became pregnant, delivered a healthy infant at term, and was successfully breastfeeding at five months. Her dietary intake, which was computer analyzed and compared with the recommended dietary allowances for pregnancy and lactation, revealed few nutrient deficiencies. Ample pregnancy weight gain provided an energy reserve for lactation.
Bowles
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Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
Williamson
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D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications*; D002032:Bulimia / Q000150:complications*; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D011247:Pregnancy; D015430:Weight Gain