EC Gynaecology

The aim of this study was that family support was effective for preventing relapse eating disorders (EDs) during pregnancy and postpartum depression among women completely recovered from EDs. We examined 24 EDs. We divided support group into 4 groups: Biological mother group (BMS), Husband support group (HS), Biological mother and Husband group (BM&HS), No support group (NOS). The result showed that there was no significant difference among these 4groups. However, it is suggested that BMS group is effective to prevent postpartum depression and HS group is helpful to prevent ED relapse during pregnancy. Thus Following-up past history of EDs was one of the prevention strategies for Women’s health.

Keywords: Eating Disorder; Pregnancy; Relapse; Postpartum Depression

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