Pregnant Daughter (and Disordered Eater) Not Gaining Enough Weight

August 7, 2012

“My daughter is pregnant and I’m worried that she’s not eating enough. She’s very slim, and has a history of disordered eating. Every time I see her she seems to be gaining very little weight, but when I ask her about it she swears the doctor says she’s progressing normally. What can I do to make sure she has a healthy pregnancy?”