'I felt trapped': The hidden struggle of eating disorders facing pregnant women ^6.8%

BBC Future - By Alexandra Pattillo - 6/17/2026, 10:00 AM

Halo Effect 17.9% - Negativity Bias 15.8% - Optimism Bias 9.2%

Pregnancy can be a "perfect storm" for eating disorders that is often overlooked. But researchers say it can also be a pivotal moment for healing once and for all. When Elizabeth Claydon fell pregnant at 27-years-old, her body transformed. As usual for a woman supporting a growing baby, her hormones fluctuated, metabolism shifted, belly... more