Anorexia nervosa during pregnancy associated with several adverse neonatal outcomes
Anorexia nervosa during pregnancy is related to adverse neonatal outcomes, including preterm birth, small for gestational age deliveries and low birth weight. However, the previous findings on this association are mixed.
According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, by providing treatment for anorexia nervosa both before and during pregnancy and by offering guidance on healthy weight gain during pregnancy, the likelihood of successful live births among these patients may be improved.
This study investigated the association between adverse live-born pregnancy outcomes and anorexia nervosa while accounting for confounding factors using adjustment modelling. The study analyzed data from California live-born singletons born between 2007 and 2021, using administrative data sets linked to hospital discharge records. Anorexia nervosa diagnosis was obtained from International Classification of Diseases codes. Adverse pregnancy outcomes were examined. The study used Poisson regression models. The final adjusted model included demographics, anxiety, depression, smoking and substance use.
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