Table 3 Maternal outcomes women with active AN during pregnancies are less likely to occur in comparison to women without a history of AN—sorted by the number of studies and NHMRC level of evidence
From: Pregnancy outcomes in women with active anorexia nervosa: a systematic review
Maternal outcomes | Frequency and NHMRC level of evidence | Odds ratios (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Gestational diabetes | 1 Retrospective cohort study (Level III-2) [28] | 0.57 (0.44–0.73) [28] |
Postpartum haemorrhage | 1 Retrospective cohort study (Level III-2) [28] | 0.76 (0.62–0.93) [28] |
Behavioural symptoms related to disordered eating of AN but persisting cognitive symptoms | 1 Case series (Level IV) [33] | – |