Table 3.

Themes/Subthemes

Theme/Subtheme	Description
Control	Mentions of control either regarding their eating disorder or pregnancy/future pregnancy
Disclosure to Others	Choice (& decisions in choice) to tell others about their ED, including family/friends or medical professionals
Battle Between Pregnancy & ED	The internal battle expressed between a woman’s ED & her mothering instinct
Decision to Have Child	The factors involved in decided whether to have a future child or keep/abort an unplanned pregnancy
Emotions Towards Pregnancy	Emotions towards pregnancy or initial reactions upon becoming pregnant
Focus on Child/Greater Good	Focusing on the wellbeing of the child or sacrificing oneself for the ‘greater good’
Intergenerational Transmission	Worry regarding whether their children or future children would also suffer from EDs or body image concerns
Weight & Body Image Concerns	Concerns about body image or weight primarily regarding pregnancy (including pregnancy weight gain & loss, as well as OB weight checks)
Coping Strategies	Ways expressed to cope with the challenges of a past or future pregnancy