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Fatdaddy 01/13/23
Guys is it normal to start drinking more beer after a kid is born

U1193857678 01/13/23
Lol are you the mom or the dad

Fatdaddy 01/13/23
Dad

U1193857678 01/13/23
Can’t tell if this a serious question, but new parents do consume more alcohol after a baby is born

Fatdaddy 01/13/23
It’s a serious question

Dietician 01/14/23 replied to Fatdaddy
Hi Fatdaddy-
Drinking too much harms your mental and physical health and impacts your ability to be a responsible parent.

Good for you for evaluating how alcohol fits into your life!

Here are some resources to help you decide how alcohol is impacting your health currently:
1. What is considered "moderate drinking" https://www.mynetdiary.com/definition-of-moderate-drinking.html
2. Here's how a dry January can impact weight loss: https://www.mynetdiary.com/cutting-out-alcohol-weight-loss.html
3. When a parent drinks too much alcohol: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/when-a-parent-drinks-too-much-alcohol

If you feel your drinking is impacting your ability to take care of your family, please seek help! This resource can help you find a counselor: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

Please let us know if you received this.

Best, Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)

Fatdaddy 01/14/23
I didn’t drink when I had a kid but I was asking for my friend

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