https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:03:23 +0000 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:31:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=44213 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5872020&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5872020 Author: MNB811
Subject: 44213
Posted: 28 July 2014 at 11:31am

I struggled with an eating disorder for about 7 years - anorexia & bulimia. I'm totally healed now, have been for nearly 5 years... and am pregnant with my #1, due in March 2015.

Putting on weight during pregnancy doesn't worry me so much because I know that as long as I'm eating nourishing foods and being conscious of what I eat, then the weight I put on will be what's needed to grow this little baby. However, even though I'm totally free and clear of the eating disorder, it does worry me a little about losing the weight after baby is here... but I think that most mums share the same concern, I don't think that's because I had an eating disorder once :) And I'm just telling myself that I'll take one day at a time, post-baby... (and I'm guessing that I'll be way too busy looking after baby in those first few months to worry about a few extra kilos!) :)

The other thing is... when you're struggling with an eating disorder, it does take up all your mental energy. And I don't mean this in a critical way at all but having an eating disorder makes you selfish - as in all decisions you make relate to yourself and the eating disorder you're battling - you don't exactly have a lot of energy left over to think about other peoples' needs - do you get what I mean??

So, I would seriously recommend dealing with the eating disorder before having a baby... because once a baby comes along, there's not going to be much room to think about yourself - it's going to be all about the baby. If the eating disorder hasn't been resolved, it may mean that post-pregnancy (the extra weight, looking after baby 24/7) may be a major trigger.

All the best to you,

Hugs!]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:31:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5872020&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5872020 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5871986&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5871986 Author: SouthKiwi
Subject: 44213
Posted: 27 July 2014 at 5:51pm

Hi, not everyone gets fat when pregnant. I put on 9kg when pregnant, it was all belly. Lost about 6kg just after delivery and took about a month to get rid of the other 3kg.
I think you should sort your eating disorder before becoming pregnant.
Everyone is different and yes you might gain a lot of weight during pregnancy but is worth it! And shouldnt be too hard to get rid of a few kg if you eat healthy and exercice 2-3 days a week.
Good luck :)
]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:51:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5871986&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5871986 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5871980&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5871980 Author: animaxnz
Subject: 44213
Posted: 27 July 2014 at 4:56pm

Sort yourself first. There are no suppliments to adequately nourish your baby without the need to eat and gain weight. The risk of mc aside, the baby can be at risk of low birth weight, premature delivery, growth issues to name a few. You will gain weight, Ive gone up 8kg at 20 weeks while being very active and eating a healthy diet. I put on 30kg with my first, different people gain in different ways. I had an eating disorder which took years of treatment to sort (along with other issues) and I also think my low weight contributed to my mc before this baby. It was a kick in the pants to get to a healthy place. ]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:56:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5871980&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5871980 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5871975&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5871975 Author: *Sara*
Subject: 44213
Posted: 27 July 2014 at 4:21pm

You do need to get yourself sorted before you bring a baby into the world! Knowing that not everyone 'gets fat' may help you in the future! I got to 22wks and had only gained 900g! ]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:21:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5871975&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5871975 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5871974&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5871974 Author: Catt148844
Subject: 44213
Posted: 27 July 2014 at 3:27pm

Hello everybody,
I'm new on here so I don't really know what to expect? My question is last October I had a miscarriage due to my eating disorder. I would like to try for an other pregnancy but I'm really afraid to have a second miscarriage. I still don't eat much. I know I need to eat healthy for the baby but I've that fear of becoming fat!! What should I do? Can I take some food supplement without eating too much? Or should I forget my idea to have a child?
Thanks!! ]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:27:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44213&PID=5871974&title=eating-disorder-and-pregnancy#5871974