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Pan JR, Li TY, Tucker D, Chen KY. Pregnancy outcomes in women with active anorexia nervosa: a systematic review. J Eat Disord 2022; 10:25. [PMID: 35172902 PMCID: PMC8848585 DOI: 10.1186/s40337-022-00551-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND It is a common misconception that women with active anorexia nervosa (AN) are less likely to conceive. Pregnancies in women with AN are considered high risk. The purpose of this systematic review was to explore pregnancy complications in women with active AN, including maternal, fetal, and neonatal complications. METHODS The authors conducted a systematic review in accordance with PRISMA statement guidelines with stringent selection criteria to include studies on patients with active AN during pregnancy. RESULTS There were 21 studies included in our review. Anaemia, caesarean section, concurrent recreational substance use, intrauterine growth restriction, preterm birth, small-for-gestation (SGA) birth, and low birth weight were the most reported pregnancy complications in women with active AN, while the rates of gestational diabetes and postpartum haemorrhage were lower. DISCUSSION Women with active AN have a different profile of pregnancy complications comparing to malnourished women and women in starvation. We recommend early discussion with women diagnosed with AN regarding their fertility and pregnancy complications. We recommend clinicians to aim to improve physical and psychological symptoms of AN as well as correction of any nutritional deficiency ideally prior to conception. Management of pregnancies in women with active AN requires regular monitoring, active involvement of obstetricians and psychiatrist. Paediatric follow-up postpartum is recommended to ensure adequate feeding, wellbeing and general health of the infants. Psychiatric follow-up is recommended for mothers due to risk of worsening symptoms of AN during perinatal period.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jeremy Ryan Pan
- Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Townsville, QLD, Australia. .,College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
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- Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Townsville, QLD, Australia.,College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Townsville, QLD, Australia.,College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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das Neves MDC, Teixeira AA, Garcia FM, Rennó J, da Silva AG, Cantilino A, Rosa CE, Mendes-Ribeiro JDA, Rocha R, Lobo H, Gomes IE, Ribeiro CC, Garcia FD. Eating disorders are associated with adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 44:201-214. [PMID: 34008794 PMCID: PMC9041959 DOI: 10.1590/1516-4446-2020-1449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Objective: To systematically review the literature focusing on obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women with previous or current eating disorders (EDs) and on the consequences of maternal EDs for the offspring. Methods: The study was performed following the systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement. PubMed, SciELO, and Cochrane databases were searched for non-interventional studies published in English or Portuguese from January 1980 to December 2020. Risk of bias was assessed using the Methods guide for effectiveness and comparative effectiveness reviews (American Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality). Results: The search yielded 441 records, and 30 articles were included. The psychiatric outcome associated with EDs in women was mainly perinatal depression. The most prevalent obstetric outcomes observed in women with EDs were vomiting, hyperemesis, bleeding, and anemia. Most studies found maternal anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa to be associated with low birth weight and slow fetal growth. Women with binge EDs delivered children with increased birth weight. Of the 30 studies included, methodological quality was good in seven, fair in eight, and poor in 15 studies. Conclusion: 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.
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- Maila de C das Neves
- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.,Núcleo de Pesquisa e Vulnerabilidade em Saúde, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.,Departamento de Saúde Mental, Faculdade de Medicina, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Vulnerabilidade em Saúde, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Vulnerabilidade em Saúde, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto de Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Departamento de Imagens Médicas, Hematologia e Oncologia Clínica, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, USP, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Associação de Psiquiatria Cyro Martins, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Comissão de Estudos e Pesquisa da Saúde Mental da Mulher, Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.,Núcleo de Pesquisa e Vulnerabilidade em Saúde, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.,Departamento de Saúde Mental, Faculdade de Medicina, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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