Excessive food restriction affects the endocrine system and may interrupt ovulation, resulting in menstrual irregularity and infertility. But many women are still able to become pregnant while suffering from an eating disorder.

Unfortunately, there are many potential complications of pregnancy for those who suffer from eating disorders. Some of these include gestational diabetes, toxemia of pregnancy, low birth weight, birth defects, labor complications with increased need for a C-section, and postpartum depression.

Those persons with eating disorder who become pregnant should be honest with the doctor so that he or she can help provide the proper tools for a healthy pregnancy, including appropriate therapy and a dietician for nutrition advice.