New mothers reduce their alcohol intake, but this change is short-lived

(University of Melbourne) Most women dramatically reduce their alcohol intake on learning they are pregnant, but by the time their child is five they are back to their pre-pregnancy drinking levels, a new international study has found.The research, led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, reported little change in the drinking patterns of men on becoming fathers.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news