Eating disorders are associated with adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review.

Maila de Castro Lourenço das NevesAnanda A TeixeiraFlávia Megda GarciaJoel RennóAntônio Geraldo da Silva Amaury CantilinoCarlos E RosaJeronimo de A Mendes-RibeiroRenan RochaHewdy LoboIgor E GomesChristiane C RibeiroFrederico Duarte Garcia

Published in: Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999) (2021)

A considerable body of evidence was reviewed to assess obstetric and perinatal outcomes in EDs. Acute and lifetime EDs, especially if severe, correlated with poor perinatal, obstetric, and neonatal outcomes. Obstetricians and general practitioners should be vigilant and screen for EDs during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
liver failure
metabolic syndrome
emergency department
weight loss
insulin resistance
adverse drug