Swedish women's food habits during pregnancy up to six months post-partum: A longitudinal study

Highlights • The pregnant women's diet was inadequate according to a national food index. • A tendency towards even poorer diet after delivery was identified with a higher intake of discretionary food and decreased intake of fruit and vegetables. • Dietary counselling needs to be more effective and to continue in the lactating period. • A particular focus should be given to healthy eating in the life course perspective.