Table 3 Described changes in eating behavior during pregnancy vs. postpartum

Changes in preference and taste^a:

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

 Increasing frequency of eating

Decreasing frequency of eating, more irregularity

 Changes in quantity (smaller portions)^a

Changes in quantity (skipping meals)

 None reported

- Place

e.g., more at the office, less in restaurants

- Time

e.g., later in the evening

 None reported

e.g., eating more in a hurry

 e.g., more attention for food safety

e.g., preparing meals more in advance

- 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

 Supplementation of vitamins

None reported