Fathers and alcohol. Implications for preconception, pregnancy, infant and childhood health outcomes October 2016 Nyanda McBride and Sophia Johnson, NDRI
Alcohol consumption during preconception and pregnancy is generally considered to be the prospective mother’s responsibility, with many current international alcohol policy guidelines recommending the reduction or non-use of alcohol by pregnant women1-4. However, research suggests that decisions about alcohol use can often be influenced by others, in particular the prospective father.