Both groups of women were also engaged in behavior
change during their pregnancy, but the focal behaviors
were very different. High income women discussed their
trying to increase certain nutrients in their diet such as
protein and fiber, modifying their exercise routine to be
lower impact, switching to all organic foods, taking more
time to relax and de-stress, and avoiding harmful foods in
pregnancy such as lunch meat, soft cheese, and caffeine.
Low income women, however, were quitting or reducing
smoking, quitting drug use, abstaining from drinking, and
beginning to eat fruits and vegetables.