Pregnancy can be, and usually is, a huge stress on the expecting mother. But for some, the weight gain is the hardest part. With fifteen to forty pounds being the normal weight gain for the average woman, women who are vulnerable to eating disorders may relapse during this stressful time. Thirty one year old expectant mother shared her story of what it was like to battle her eating disorder, first in high school, and again when she became pregnant.

Key Takeaways:

• Advertisements with celebrities and pregnancy weight loss are aggravating makes you think you should be that way, when in fact everyone is different
• Dr’s should get family members involved if there are two or more appointments where weight is not lost or gained.
• Women should think more about theirs and the babys health during pregnancy – Dr’s should have a session on healthy eating for new mothers

“According to the American Pregnancy Association, women should gain anywhere from 15 to 40 pounds throughout their pregnancy, depending on their individual BMI. This seems to be a widely understood side effect of the pregnancy journey.”

Read more: http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1133510/pregnant-eating-disorder