(2) those who are ‘taking the flexible way’; these women are more aware of their nutrition, but are more flexible in handling it,
and (3) women who ‘continue the same way’; these women have a no-nonsense mentality and do not experience
essential shifts in their nutrition awareness. The extent and fluctuations in nutrition awareness throughout preconception and pregnancy are
based on three types of motivations, the interest of (1) the child, (2) the mother, and (3) the social environment.
Conclusions:This study provides indications that preconception and pregnancy could indeed be a life event leading to increased general
nutrition awareness that might influence women’s future nutrition-related behaviours.