Table 3.

Described changes in eating behavior during pregnancy vs. postpartum

During pregnancy	Postpartum
1. Changes in food choice
Changes in preference and tastea:	None reported
- Food preference and aversion to specific foods
- Taste preference and aversion e.g., sweet preferences
Changes in food choice related to convenience e.g., take-out food	Changes in food choice related to convenience e.g., more food that is easy and fast to prepare
2. Changes in eating frequency and quantity
Increasing frequency of eating	Decreasing frequency of eating, more irregularity
Changes in quantity (smaller portions)a	Changes in quantity (skipping meals)
3. Changes in time and place of eating
None reported	- Place e.g., more at the office, less in restaurants
	- Time e.g., later in the evening
4. Changes in eating circumstances
None reported	e.g., eating more in a hurry
5. Changes in eating preparation
e.g., more attention for food safety	e.g., preparing meals more in advance
6. Changes in dietary intake
- Healthier e.g., more vegetables	- Healthier e.g., more fresh foods, more variety of vegetables and fruit
- Unhealthier e.g., more sugary foods	- Unhealthier e.g., more candy
7. Supplementation
Supplementation of vitamins	None reported

^achanges mentioned by women only, all other changes were mentioned by both women and men