by our-body | Jul 5, 2019 | Patient Resource
Breastfeeding While in Recovery By Hattie RoweWest Virginia University Breastfeeding is a unique and personal choice for every woman. The decision whether or not to breastfeed should be made by the mother, and not by her eating disorder. Research has shown that women...
by our-body | Jun 20, 2019 | Family + Loved Ones Resource, Patient Resource
Recognizing Body Shame & Fat Talk By Elizabeth Claydon Body shame comes in so many forms and can manifest itself internally or externally. With the many nuances involved in body shame, I thought it time that it was broken down into a more easily-understood...
by our-body | Jun 18, 2019 | Patient Resource
How to Search for Eating Disorder Resources in Your Area By Hattie Rowe Getting the individual help you need for eating concerns is an essential step in moving towards healing. However, seeking treatment close to you can be challenging. Depending on your location,...
by our-body | May 28, 2019 | Patient Resource
How to tell your Doctor Telling your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional about your eating disorder (whether past or present) can feel overwhelming. Often, it might have been a secret that you have kept from even those closest to you. However, it is...
by our-body | May 28, 2019 | Clinical Resource, Patient Resource
Options for Weighing Since weight and body image concerns are areas of concern for pregnant and postpartum women with eating disorders, it’s important to know the options around weighing whether you’re a patient or a clinician. Clinicians make these decisions around...
by our-body | May 28, 2019 | Clinical Resource, Family + Loved Ones Resource, Patient Resource
Weight Gain Distribution Weight gain and body shape changes can be very daunting during pregnancy especially for women who have an eating disorder or eating disorder history. However, it can be helpful to understand how the weight is attributed to the baby and how it...