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Eating disorder, body image and food restriction

An eating disorder or renewed restriction, bingeing, purging or distress about body change deserves confidential specialist support.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Tell the team what eating, fluids, supplements and medicines are actually manageable; care can focus on health without shame or weight-centred assumptions.

What changes the answer

  • How long the change has lasted and how it affects sleep, eating, self-care and safety
  • Past diagnoses, trauma, treatment response, medicines and relapse warning signs
  • Privacy, practical support, coercion, immediate danger and who can stay with you

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When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.