The new mother should remember that losing weight after pregnancy takes time, and she should not have unrealistic expectations for herself. Tabloid and celebrity magazines unfortunately promote impracticable expectation regarding the length of time needed to lose weight in the postpartum period. New mother, especially those with an eating disorder who are unsuccessful at achieving these unworkable goals, may become frustrated with themselves and depressed. Women who have an eating disorder while pregnant appear to be at a greater risk for a cesarean birth as well as postpartum depression