About this episode

Jessica-Lauren Newby discusses eating disorder recovery during pregnancy and the support needed for expectant mothers.

Pregnant and feeling your eating disorder thoughts creeping back in? Your body is in a completely different season right now, and you deserve support that understands both. Jessica-Lauren Newby, registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist, joins Chrissy to walk through exactly what eating disorder recovery during pregnancy looks like, from navigating cravings and morning sickness without shame, to advocating with your OB, to trusting God with a body that keeps changing...

People in this episode

Host: Chrissy

Guest: Jessica-Lauren Newby

Topics covered

• eating disorder recovery
• pregnancy
• body image
• nutrition
• faith

Keywords

• eating disorder
• pregnancy
• recovery
• nutrition
• body changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FINDINGbalance, Inc.

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