Binge-spectrum symptoms in their association with higher gestational weight gain.

Deepika BajajVeronika MarkovaAnna MacKinnonRhonda C BellKristin M von RansonNicole LetourneauGerald F GiesbrechtLianne Tomfohr-Madsen

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2023)

Gestational weight gain (GWG) outside of recommended ranges is associated with adverse outcomes. Little work has examined the associations between eating disorder symptoms and GWG. This study found that bulimia and binge-eating symptoms were uniquely associated with higher GWG beyond known risk factors. These findings support routine screening of eating disorder symptoms and interventions to help individuals gain within GWG recommendations during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
weight loss
risk factors
physical activity
sleep quality
pregnancy outcomes