This literature review aims at approaching the processes involved in eating disorders during pregnancy period, in particular regarding the subjective experiences of pregnant women and their partners. Despite the shortage of studies on their experience in this period, particularly concerning the experiences of stakeholders, there's a large variety of responses of pregnant women who had some eating disorder in their lives. In addition to the prevalence and risks associated to such disruptions for the women and their babies, we also analyze the precipitation, improvements, maintenance or worsening of symptoms related to eating disorders and other possible factors involved. It is also approached the importance of assessment and intervention on the part of health professionals.
Eating disorders; pregnancy; couple; parenthood