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The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, Vol. 125, No. 5, 227-231 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/146642400512500515

Factors influencing antenatal and postnatal diets of primigravid women

Olga Tuffery, BSc(Hons), PGCE, CPsychol, PhD

Psychology and Health and Social Care, St Johnís School, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 4AX, England Tel: +44 (0)1249 815185 tufferyolga{at}hotmail.com

Angela Scriven, BA, MEd, CertEd, FRSH

MSc Health Promotion and Public Health, School of Health Sciences and Social Care, Brunel University, Osterley Campus, Borough Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 5DU, England Tel: +44 (0)20 8891 8366 angela.scriven{at}brunel.ac.uk

This article disseminates research on the self-reported perceived factors influencing antenatal and postnatal diets of a sample of primigravid women. Participants (n=39) were recruited from general medical practices during the first trimester of pregnancy, with 37 participants remaining in the study until six months post-partum. Self-reported diet diaries at the first trimester, third trimester and six months post-partum generated information on food consumption, using estimated portions. In-depth interviews at the same three time points identified environmental, physical, social and emotional barriers to healthy eating during pregnancy. Findings from the interviews indicate that the key influences on dietary choices change over the three time periods.

Conclusions relate to the key influencing factors and a number of recommendations are made for health promotion interventions to ensure women are informed and able to choose a healthy eating plan during pregnancy and post-partum.

Key Words: Diet • folic acid • health promotion • neural tube defects • nutrition • pregnancy


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