| Anorexia nervosa and pregnancy: having a baby when you are dying to be thin--case report and proposed treatment guidelines. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19040273 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: Pregnant women with anorexia nervosa (AN) are at risk for multiple complications to both the woman and fetus. This report examines when to obtain a psychiatric evaluation or admission to an inpatient psychiatric unit to ensure the safety of both the woman and fetus. METHOD: A case report of a pregnant woman with AN describes the risks of extreme weight loss during pregnancy and the deleterious effects on the fetus's viability and mother's health. RESULTS: Psychiatric intervention was not requested until late in gestation, when the patient's mental status and low weight had already deteriorated to a point of high risk to both the mother and fetus. DISCUSSION: We propose the development of treatment guidelines for the pregnant patient with AN to ensure the delivery of optimal care for both the mother and the fetus. |
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Authors:
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Carrie Mazer-Poline; Victor Fornari |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The International journal of eating disorders Volume: 42 ISSN: 1098-108X ISO Abbreviation: Int J Eat Disord Publication Date: 2009 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-13 Completed Date: 2009-06-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8111226 Medline TA: Int J Eat Disord Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 382-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, The Zucker Hillside Hospital, North Shore-LIJ Health System, Glen Oaks, New York, USA. |
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Adult Anorexia Nervosa / psychology* Female Gestational Age Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / psychology* Weight Gain / physiology* |
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