Abstract

SANTOS, Amanda Maihara dos et al. Eating disorders and pica in pregnant women: literature review. Psicol. hosp. (São Paulo) [online]. 2013, vol.11, n.2, pp. 42-59. ISSN 2175-3547.

Objective: To present a review of the literature on the presence of eating disorders and pica in pregnant women. Methods: A bibliographical search was carried out using the Medline, Lilacs and Scielo databases with the keywords "eating disorders" and "pregnancy" during the period from September 2007 to September 2013. A total of 196 manuscripts were found and 44 articles have been selected for analysis. Results: The articles analyzed were divided between eating disorders, i.e., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorders and pica, and were separated according to the content described. Conclusions: Based on the literature surveyed, there was diversity of international papers studying the topic "eating disorders" and "pregnancy," but with dichotomous conclusions. This variety of data on the subject indicates the need for further studies that can help to ensure results and allow for appropriate care for to these women.

Keywords : Anorexia nervosa; Bulimia nervosa; Pica; Pregnancy.

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