
Eating Disorder Therapy During
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Hey Mama, some changes are coming! Whether you just saw those two pink lines or your sweet babe has arrived, becoming a mother is the greatest gift and a major change! While there are so many new adjustments and experiences that are wonderful and exciting, every mom also has her fair share of challenging and unsettling times. Whatever your season of motherhood is looking like you are incredible!
For pregnant and postpartum women in recovery from an eating disorder, there is often another layer of concern. No matter where you are in your journey - pregnant, postpartum, early in recovery, or getting out in front of a potential setback - you are not alone. Support is available to help you stay strong in your recovery through every change during pregnancy and postpartum.
Comprehensive Support for Eating Disorder Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Maintaining your recovery during pregnancy and postpartum might feel difficult, but you do not have to struggle or suffer alone! Surround yourself with support to ensure that you have every possible resource right when you need it.
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At Recovered and Restored Eating Disorder Therapy Center, we understand the complexities of respecting and accepting your body’s biological changes during and after pregnancy. Our compassionate and comprehensive approach includes therapy, as well as, additional resources designed to meet you exactly where you are. You are strong in the way that only a mom can be, and we’re here to help you realize even more strength than you knew you had. The truth is, the strongest moms are the ones who accept support.
Effective recovery during pregnancy and postpartum incorporates education, therapy, nutrition guidance, and self-compassion. What does that look like in action?
Your support plan will be totally unique to you, but it should involve all of the following elements:
Your support team is made up of your OB/GYN, a therapist specializing in eating disorders, a registered dietitian, and the trusted people in your inner circle.
Your nutrition plan is based on the nutritional needs of strengthening your body to support the healthy growth of your baby, while also maintaining your energy levels and satisfying your body’s hunger cues.
Your communication plan involves being radically honest about your fears, intrusive thoughts, body image, emotions, and celebrations with the people who make up your support team.
Recovery and restoration from an eating disorder can absolutely continue, and even thrive, during this time of life. This is an opportunity to recognize your own strength in the face of challenging changes. You can do this, Mama, and we have your back!
Online Therapy for Every Phase of Eating Disorder Recovery
As an online therapy center, Recovered & Restored is ideally positioned to support women and teens through eating disorder recovery at every stage of life. The changes you experience during pregnancy and the postpartum period are often triggering, so it’s important to know that help is available right away.
Through online therapy appointments, pregnant and postpartum moms can meet with a licensed therapist in the convenience and comfort of their own home. No worries about all the extra obstacles to getting out of the house for an appointment. Just log in and start enjoying your personalized support!
Our team of eating disorder specialists, including licensed therapists and registered dietitians, have direct experience with eating disorders and maternal mental health. We understand the need to support you personally and as a mom. It’s about balance, not competition!

Recovered & Restored therapy modalities are effective for eating disorder treatment, whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum. We also know that eating disorders often have co-occurring challenges that might further impact your feelings and self-talk. Our therapists are highly qualified to support you through your specific mental health needs.
Recovered & Restored is licensed and has immediate openings for online eating disorder therapy during pregnancy and postpartum in Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, South Carolina, Connecticut, Vermont, and Pennsylvania

Recognize Eating Disorder Warning Signs in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Things happen at a fast pace during pregnancy and after your baby is born. It is easy to miss the signs that you might be struggling with your eating disorder during this time. As a mom who also happens to be in recovery, take time out to gently pay attention to yourself. If you realize that you might be experiencing a setback in your recovery, that’s okay!
You can absolutely pick back up right where you are and continue your recovery. Just recognizing your need for help is a sign of how strong you are. Watch out for these warning signs as you navigate pregnancy or postpartum:
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Fear of body changes and weight gain, or fixation on avoiding them
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Skipping meals, restricting food intake, or hyperfocusing on nutrition labels
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Hiding food or refusing to eat in front of others
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Eating until feeling sick or engaging in purging behaviors
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Engaging in compensatory behaviors like over-exercising
Remember, changes during pregnancy and after your baby is born are biologically necessary. We know that some of these changes might be difficult to accept, and that’s why you don’t need to work through them alone. Our Health at Every Size (HAES) approach means learning to honor and respect your body as healthy while it goes through these completely natural processes. Our team is here to help you maintain your health so that you can continue to be the strongest Mama for yourself and your family.
If you are feeling the challenges of maintaining recovery during your pregnancy or since you had your baby, don’t wait to get help! Early intervention can prevent complications and get you back to your journey of recovery and restoration. All you have to do is ask, and we will meet you right where you are.
Contact our team to get started with online therapy for your eating disorder and maternal mental health in DE, NJ, FL, MD, SC, CT, VT, and PA.