Table 2 An example of analysis process

I studied the Internet and books and made a diet for myself

Weight control measures in pregnancy

Interest in changing behavior

Behaviors according to new needs

Modification of lifestyle

Physical self-care

Now (in pregnancy) I’m doing walking or tensile exercise that I learned in physiological delivery classes.

Conducting specific exercises during pregnancy

I was wearing tight clothes, I’m not wearing them now, I’m wearing loose clothes; I do not get annoyed, when I’m so warm loose clothes are good for me

Changes in apparent and behavioral habits

Force to change behavior

Before pregnancy, I could sleep and eat as I wanted, go, drive, and could exercise at every hour; but now, I’m not doing it anymore. I do care about what I’m doing. For example, before I got pregnant, I run in the street when it was late, but now I do not have to run.

Decreasing some of favorite activities before pregnancy

My sexual intercourse has become less and limited and I become more cautious with higher stress. (Laughs) But I think it’s principled

Changing sexual activity

The nuts, for example, I use more nuts because I was afraid of obesity and it was all in the diet I avoid eating, but now, we completely put the diet down.

Elimination of slimming diet before pregnancy

I’m shutting down things that are hard and harmful to me. I do not carry anything heavy. Well, I do not lift up a lot of things, or try to do homework alone.

Avoiding Hard and Tedious Activities