How to Identify an Eating Disorder
Although eating disorders are prevalent in the female population, there is scant literature regarding pregnancy or guidelines for assessment and treatment for the obstetrical patient. Healthcare professionals tend to consider eating disorders as more of a mental health concern than an obstetrical concern. There is also a connection between infertility and eating disorders, and many women suffering from this disorder either cannot reproduce or decide not to reproduce. According to Chizawsky and Newton (2007), eating disorders can be unique in their presentation because they include specific behavior disturbances.