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The Clinical Guide to Fertility, Motherhood, and Eating Disorders combines the all-too-sparse literature on themes of fertility and eating disorders with individual narratives about people's deeply personal experiences. This is a valuable resource for patients and clinicians alike! Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED, founder & medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic; author, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications or Eating Disorders With a gentle and reassuring voice, this book explores the complex relationships between eating disorders and fertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, and motherhood. By helping to dissolve feelings of isolation and shame, as well as providing support and practical information, it is truly a gift for those who struggle with them and a contribution to the field. Anita Johnston, PhD, co-founder, Light of the Moon Cafe; author, Eating in the Light of the Moon Mothers are experiencing and reporting greater pressure for `perfection' in their new role. It makes sense that this will require that we have greater understanding how these pressures impact women who have struggled with eating disorders, either currently or in the past. The need for resources related to the intersection of perinatal mental health and eating disorders is growing, and Kate Daigle's book fills important gap in the field. Kate's relatable and approachable writing style will make the reader feel like she is having a conversation with a wise friend or colleague who is speaking from experience. The use of case studies brings to light the very real challenges women and their partners face, and the exercises suggested throughout the book are excellent tools and provide guidance for those moments when you might not be sure what to say or do next. Kate brings not only her vast knowledge, but her whole self to this work. Jennifer Harned Adams, PhD, clinical health psychologist and director, Colorado Chapter of Postpartum Support International

The Clinical Guide to Fertility, Motherhood, and Eating Disorders combines the all-too-sparse literature on themes of fertility and eating disorders with individual narratives about people's deeply personal experiences. This is a valuable resource for patients and clinicians alike! Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic; author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications or Eating Disorders Kate Daigle makes an important contribution to the literature on the relationship between eating disorders, fertility and motherhood. She addresses the themes of guilt, shame, and loss that often affect women with a history of various types of eating disorders. Using a strong research-based approach, Ms. Daigle also incorporates personal vignettes and case histories to illustrate the issues of attachment, conception, miscarriage, unplanned pregnancies, and postpartum challenges. She acknowledges the presence of shame and perfectionism that often drive eating disorders, and advocates for self-acceptance as a potent antidote to these powerful feelings. This book fills a much-needed gap in the literature for clinicians, and speaks to the invisible struggles that must be addressed by health care providers. Marsha I. Wiggins, PhD, professor emerita, University of Colorado Denver; executive director, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES); author of From Heroin to Hope: Making Sense of the Loss of a Child With a gentle and reassuring voice, this book explores the complex relationships between eating disorders and fertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, and motherhood. By helping to dissolve feelings of isolation and shame, as well as providing support and practical information, it is truly a gift for those who struggle with them and a contribution to the field. Anita Johnston, PhD, co-founder, Light of the Moon Cafe; author, `Eating in the Light of the Moon'

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Kate B. Daigle, MA, LPC is a licensed professional counselor in Denver, Colorado, and has been a specialist in eating disorders, body image and fertility since 2010.

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