Eating Disorders and Pregnancy | What It's Like

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Today's Parent

6 жыл бұрын

"The lack of control that I felt in pregnancy was so reminiscent of struggling with anorexia. My body was just transforming into something that I didn't understand - into something that I was really afraid of."
For years Kyla Fox struggled with an eating disorder, but she found help and now she's helping others.
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@wine_mom_810
@wine_mom_810 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve struggled with an eating disorder for the past 10 years now. I’m planning on getting pregnant within the next year or two, and I’m so afraid of what my mind will do to me when I see my body getting bigger as the baby grows. I’m glad I’m not alone though, seriously thank you so much for this
@MyraBrazil94
@MyraBrazil94 5 жыл бұрын
I was raped a few months back and it's the cause of my second pregnancy. I'm 6, almost 7 months now and I don't eat. Maybe a piece of fruit and tons of water a day. I never gained more than 100 pounds, I'm 120, now and I know it won't harm the fetus because it gets it's nutrients from my placenta. Not my stomach.
@AngelicasRecovery
@AngelicasRecovery 5 жыл бұрын
If you ever need someone to talk to I’m always available ♥️
@alicemagnusson4728
@alicemagnusson4728 5 жыл бұрын
wine mom 810 same.... I’m so scared. I’m almost so scared that I’ve thought about lying about not being able to get pregnant and pretending to take my IUD out.
@linnybaze9356
@linnybaze9356 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I am one of those! That now I am afraid of going out with my fat instead of flat belly! But I thank God for giving such a mysterious gift ever! I am getting used to it and enjoying it!
@CelestePearl
@CelestePearl Ай бұрын
Did you get kids? ☆
@roxannesmith4519
@roxannesmith4519 4 жыл бұрын
I thought I was over my ED, was coping for first 2 trimesters because I still looked quite petite- but struggling to cope with the third trimester weight gain and swelling. Everyone’s comments about how huge I look has really triggered this...
@kaylah1507
@kaylah1507 4 жыл бұрын
amazing knowing im not alone. i just found out yesterday that im pregnant and im FREAKING OUT because i have only been eating 350 calories a day. im so scared for the health of my baby and i really dont know how to control this. I have "avoidant restrictive food intake disorder" which basically means i restrict on accident as a stress response and gain control by being VERY picky about what foods i will eat and when.
@m6rcii
@m6rcii 4 жыл бұрын
how are you doing now love?
@banafsha8141
@banafsha8141 3 жыл бұрын
How did you end up going? ❤️
@cherrycherry9244
@cherrycherry9244 3 жыл бұрын
I’m currently pregnant and so scared I’m already gaining . I’m so scared .. I wish my body was something I loved instead I don’t even feel like I deserve to get dressed anymore
@maegfry3260
@maegfry3260 6 жыл бұрын
This is terrible but i am 37 and never had kids for fear of gaining weight. I chose my eating disorder over beautiful children.
@gracelou91
@gracelou91 6 жыл бұрын
maeg fry I've had an eating disorder since I was 11 and now I am 28 I have 2 kids and another on the way and it is one of the best things that I have done and scariest because of the fear of the weight gain during pregnancy and believe it or not I liked my body more after my first child and you learn to love yourself more because of what your body has gone through to bring a beautiful child into the world... My eating disorder was bad in my first pregnancy and it was good in my 2nd one and now that it's my 3rd one it's harder again but I've learned that now that I've had kids I've become better with how I view food and my body there are always ways around having a healthy pregnancy without gaining much weight go to a dietician and eat healthy and exercise don't let this fear of weight gain interfer with your chances of becoming a mother it's never to late and when you become a mother nothing else matters because you will get there and learn weight isn't everything being healthy is I know it's hard to accept the changes in your body because you have no control over what is happening to your body but you can learn how to eat healthy but you can get there believe in yourself and achieve it, its one of the best things you can ever do good luck with things😄
@Felix2001G
@Felix2001G 5 жыл бұрын
I understand this... I want children to, but it's horrifying to feel out of control. 😞
@alicemagnusson4728
@alicemagnusson4728 5 жыл бұрын
maeg fry I relate. It’s so scary. I’m afraid it will kill me, but I also don’t want to not do something simply because of my stupid eating disorder. I don’t want to look back and think food had that much control over me.
@ronkeogunnaike5764
@ronkeogunnaike5764 3 жыл бұрын
Natural roots and herbs are best remedies which can help beat infertility, pcos/pcod , I suffered pcos and had hair loss unable to get pregnant then I decided to try natural herbs from dr Onosetale on KZfaq who helped me beat infertility permanently! Now I have my baby boy and I’m so happy........
@gabsavi.9016
@gabsavi.9016 2 жыл бұрын
To have children one first has to fix underlying problems w/ their mental, emotional, and physical health. Choose yourself over your eating disorder now, by seeking help 🌸
@savanahbuck7294
@savanahbuck7294 Жыл бұрын
I’m 17 weeks pregnant. I developed an “ED” 7 months ago losing 60lbs and still losing. The doctors are aware now because of the ketones in my urine. I’m too big to be diagnosed with an ED. So here I suffer until I get to that point. I just want to eat normal again.
@devih9134
@devih9134 Жыл бұрын
You Poor dear, how are you now??? We’re you able to find help?
@LaPetite510
@LaPetite510 Ай бұрын
"Too big to be diagnosed w/an ED"? WTF?
@CrimsonRose29
@CrimsonRose29 8 ай бұрын
I am 28 weeks pregnant currently and struggling to eat enough. I somehow conceived without a menstrual cycle and a BMI of 14.5. It’s so hard and I can’t talk to anyone about it due to shame and guilt. I wanted a boy strictly because I was so afraid if I had a girl she would develop an ED like me (yes I know boys get them too, but 90% of the time it’s a woman who gets one) and I’m having a girl. I’ve had to come to terms with that too. I feel so huge and fat from seeing my stomach get bigger.
@helenkobayashi6900
@helenkobayashi6900 7 ай бұрын
Well there's no shame or guilt. You've got an eating disorder, it's not your fault. x
@aussiewarriorwithbpd9380
@aussiewarriorwithbpd9380 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 8 weeks pregnant and suffering immensely with the ED and weight gain. The fact you should only gain 1.5kg in the first trimester is really scary and the control of eating pregnancy "safe" foods vs ED "safe" foods is doing my head in. Hormones are sucking too and I just feel so alone and don't think I can do this any longer. I had considered a termination so that I wouldn't gain weight, but couldn't go through with it at the last minute. Ana, you are ruining my life...
@melissas8721
@melissas8721 Жыл бұрын
Me too, sometimes I feel like losing my mind
@aussiewarriorwithbpd9380
@aussiewarriorwithbpd9380 Жыл бұрын
@@melissas8721 I hear you and I feel for you..,🤗💞 It's the most amazing/difficult/petrifying time... Keep holding on (even through the really dark days) and make sure you surround yourself with people who understand it and what it's like, especially your medical team... Unfortunately I didn't have this during my pregnancy and it made it excruciatingly hard (I was involuntarily hospitalised from 29 weeks cos bub was measuring small and I'd hardly put on any weight), however, carried to term and delivered a healthy baby. You've got this! 🌷💞🙏
@melissas8721
@melissas8721 Жыл бұрын
@@aussiewarriorwithbpd9380 thank you so much for your comment! What you say is so true, it's so important to have a good support system.
@aussiewarriorwithbpd9380
@aussiewarriorwithbpd9380 Жыл бұрын
@@melissas8721 You're more than welcome, hope you're doing ok? 💕🌺
@mlind-je5jn
@mlind-je5jn 5 жыл бұрын
Im 22, had an ed since 13 and im pregnant, and im scared. Im glsd i found this video
@AngelicasRecovery
@AngelicasRecovery 5 жыл бұрын
majalind if you ever need someone to talk to I’m always here for you. I uploaded a video about this too
@Sophia-by5gx
@Sophia-by5gx 4 жыл бұрын
majalind how are you doing now?
@crystalallen10
@crystalallen10 4 жыл бұрын
How was your pregnancy?
@mlind-je5jn
@mlind-je5jn 4 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m sorry i didn’t see any replies until now, it went ok, had more ED thoughts during pregnancy than after. I think for me having my daughter and knowing she relies on me and will learn from me and notice little things if i engage in ed behavior she will notice. So it’s helped me alot. But of course inside I still have bad body image , but working on it. My pregnancy was 100% healthy (Personally I’m vegan) my daughter came out 9.8lbs. Follow danaemercer, she and pages like her that she engages with a lot have also helped me to work on my mental state about body image. 🌼 Need any advice or support I’m here.
@crystalallen10
@crystalallen10 4 жыл бұрын
@@mlind-je5jn Thank you so much ... for me it's my unhealthy relationship with food. I'm barely eating and when I do morning sickness is a toll, so I'm really concerned about the health of the baby
@simplymakailah6801
@simplymakailah6801 4 жыл бұрын
I have anorexia and bulimia and I'm pregnant. I was in the recovery process when I first got pregnant but stillhavent reached full recovery. I'm a healthy weight but I haven't gained any weight in the pregnancy
@karencarlow4609
@karencarlow4609 6 жыл бұрын
It's such a huge feeling of relief to know that you aren't alone in this.. Thank you for sharing your story❤
@ronkeogunnaike5764
@ronkeogunnaike5764 3 жыл бұрын
Natural roots and herbs are best remedies which can help beat infertility, pcos/pcod , I suffered pcos and had hair loss unable to get pregnant then I decided to try natural herbs from dr Onosetale on KZfaq who helped me beat infertility permanently! Now I have my baby boy and I’m so happy........
@gengarwaifu
@gengarwaifu 2 жыл бұрын
I’m 20 and I have an eating disorder. We’re trying for a baby and want a baby girl so badly. To hear you talk about not wanting your daughters to grow up and dislike their bodies like you did.. it makes me tear up.
@madd2303
@madd2303 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see a more accurate documentary... that this doesn't just hit young pretty teenagers
@IceKateByMoonLight
@IceKateByMoonLight 3 жыл бұрын
32 and it is hitting me again after 8 years. I used to deal with it in early 20s. But yes older people get it too.
@sally.7709
@sally.7709 2 жыл бұрын
I been struggling with binge eating and fasting since 2018 , I just found out I'm expecting and am so scared to gain weight and get fat, but I wanna have my baby so bad
@EmmWood91
@EmmWood91 4 жыл бұрын
This was really useful for me to feel less alone in ED + pregnancy. I'm so afraid of every change and zero control of it and my thoughts are overwhelming about physical change and having to force myself to eat for the baby. At times I've cried wanting it out to make it stop. We need more awareness on this subject. My doctors don't know how to help, and ED team won't accept a referral at the moment as weight prior to finding out I was pregnant had only just restored. Sending strength to anyone in a similar situation reading this. Long time sufferer, I wasnt supposed to be able to get pregnant.. Not after 16 years of battling and all the damage it did to my body
@kameerahmatthews9279
@kameerahmatthews9279 3 жыл бұрын
I have so many tantrums i want my baby out of me i hurt so bad my bones and my ED problems 😢
@Musicisme1213
@Musicisme1213 5 жыл бұрын
This made me cry I needed to see a video like this
@AngelicasRecovery
@AngelicasRecovery 5 жыл бұрын
katiesbooks if you ever need someone to talk to I’m always available.
@AbianahAlmeida
@AbianahAlmeida Жыл бұрын
I have had a problem with eating and my body for the longest time but i started changing my body sense i was 13 gaining and losing weight. lowest weight 130 highest weight 196 I have had binge eating disorder and bulimia high restriction, purging, fasting, and heavy binging. Im still not recovered at all I still am always pursuing thiness but now my body won't even let me binge i feel completely sick after any attempt at binging so now my weight is maintaining and i lost 11 pounds this year. I hate my body and don't feel safe in my body its very sad.
@sugar-free-2centz
@sugar-free-2centz 2 жыл бұрын
I have an eating disorder and I know that if I had to go through a pregnancy and then deal with the ugly aftereffects on my body postpartum, I'd spiral into a BAD place. I'm never going to let pregnancy trash my body.
@AngelicasRecovery
@AngelicasRecovery 5 жыл бұрын
I just uploaded a video about this too!
@karennorris7880
@karennorris7880 Жыл бұрын
When I was taking belly dance lessons, one of the Mom's there was also taking a class with her daughter who was about 12 or 13. Her daughter participated in Belly Dance and Tae Kwon Do and her Mom said her daughter didn't have any body issues, which was great. Probably because she knew what her body was capable of, and because of this, she was less concerned with how it looked.
@KellBell-oz3cu
@KellBell-oz3cu 4 ай бұрын
I’m trying to get pregnant after an eating disorder and I can’t 😭😭😫someone help me
@JStep-tl8zx
@JStep-tl8zx 2 ай бұрын
Your body may need a little more time to heal, love. Be kind to yourself, that is super important ❤
@JStep-tl8zx
@JStep-tl8zx 2 ай бұрын
And if you’re already trying to get pregnant make sure you are taking your prenatals. Prenatals realistically should be taken before trying to conceive because our bodies use a lot of the nutrients that were stored in our body over the last 1.5 - 2 years. That’s one reason why doctors ask you to wait 18 months after having a baby before getting pregnant again. Because while pregnant the baby takes up a lot of folic acid! And other nutrients too. So especially if you’re less than two years since your ED was active, then it may take a little more time/nutrients for your body. I hope that made sense! And I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers! P.s. : The prenatals you choose to take are important too. They should have DHA and you should also take iron if iron is not in your daily vitamin regimen. Babies take a lot of our iron/blood!
@sarhayskaggs3553
@sarhayskaggs3553 3 жыл бұрын
hello. how didu got pregnat with eating desorder?? u had ur period? did u try some treatment?
@kameerahmatthews9279
@kameerahmatthews9279 3 жыл бұрын
💓
@karenbaird7402
@karenbaird7402 3 жыл бұрын
This spans all social economic boundaries Women at McDonald’s as cashiers feel the same way masters in business administration feel Money means nothing it a disease
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