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Episode 2621:
Crystal Karges compassionately unpacks how pregnancy and postpartum can reactivate eating disorder behaviors, even after recovery. By shedding light on physical, emotional, and social triggers often left unspoken, she reminds women that needing extra support during this time is not weakness, but a vital part of healing.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/why-pregnancy-and-postpartum-can-trigger-eating-disorder-relapse
Quotes to ponder:
"Awareness helps you understand that you aren't alone, nor are you failing in your recovery."
"Pregnancy and birth are transformative: physical, emotionally, and mentally, though the physical changes are what may feel most apparent."
"Even with all the triggers you might be experiencing, it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy and baby while remaining in eating disorder recovery."
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