Predictors of childbirth following treatment for bulimia nervosa.
OBJECTIVE
This study examined women who had babies during 5 year follow-up after having been treated for bulimia nervosa.


METHODS
One hundred twenty-five heterosexual women participated in a randomized controlled trial that evaluated cognitive-behavior therapy. They attended at least one follow-up assessment over 5 years of follow-up.


RESULTS
Poor functioning following treatment for bulimia nervosa, in combination with demographic variables, was strongly predictive of not conceiving a baby.


CONCLUSIONS
Women with bulimia nervosa who wish to have a baby should be encouraged and supported to gain whatever benefit they can from treatment.
Carter
Frances A
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Department of Psychological Medicine, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Otago University, Christchurch, New Zealand. frances.carter@chmeds.ac.nz
McIntosh
Virginia V W
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Frampton
Christopher M
CM
Joyce
Peter R
PR
Bulik
Cynthia M
CM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002032:Bulimia / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome