Pregnancy outcomes in women with active anorexia nervosa: a systematic review.

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 c

SUBMITTER: Pan JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8848585 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature