Pregnancy and Eating Disorders: A Professional Guide to Assessment and Referral

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For some women, an eating disorder can be present prior to falling pregnant, occur during a pregnancy or in the period following birth.

Our resource for healthcare professionals managing pregnancy and birth, such as midwives or early childcare nurses, is designed to help prevent, identify and refer at-risk mothers for appropriate care to address an eating disorder.

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