Conclusion
weight gain
This study examined the influence of DE and social media portrayals of pregnancy on young women’s attitudes toward a potential pregnancy, self-efficacy about maintaining healthy eating habits throughout pregnancy, attitudes toward gestational weight gain, and current body image when considering a potential pregnancy. Our findings illustrate that DE appears to impact women’s self-efficacy, attitudes toward gestational weight gain, and general satisfaction with current body image. These findings can be used by both mental and physical health practitioners to be aware of the risks of DE and know how to incorporate such problems into perinatal care.