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August 27, 2008
The Scary Skinny on Pregorexia
Hollywood stars are known for keeping their fabulously fit bodies -- even during pregnancy. Now the celeb obsession with the baby bump has caused an alarming trend among some women who are starving themselves with a baby on board, a syndrome known as pregorexia. Dr. Erika Schwartz gives "Extra" the lowdown on eating while expecting -- and what might put you and your tot at risk.
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It seems like everyday more and more “rexia” terms are popping up. The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt recently wrote an entry on their blog about “pregorexia”. They feel that while the media definitely plays a role in the development of eating disorders, most “pregorexics” had body image and disordered eating issues long before their pregnancy. Be sure to check it out here: http://eatingdisorder.org/blog/2008/11/18/the-truth-behind-“pregorexia”/