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Eating psychopathology and its effect on pregnancy, infant growth and development

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Fiona McNicholas
Fiona McNicholas*
Affiliation:
Bloomfield Clinic, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, England
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Abstract

Preoccupation with weight and shape is very prevalent in the female population and is generally well researched. However, the effects of eating psychopathology on infant growth and child development have not been adequately covered and they merit the attention and interest of clinicians. This present submission, using Medline search, critically reviews the available literature and highlights the importance of clinically addressing these issues. It also makes reference to other areas requiring further research. Fifteen articles are discussed which relate specifically to eating psychopathology and the possible effect on mother-child interactions.

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Reviews
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Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 13 , Issue 2 , June 1996 , pp. 67 - 69
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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