Moms going through pregnancy make lots of sacrifices for the health of their babies, such as giving up drinking alcohol, smoking and drugs. Should dads follow suit by giving up their vices or is drinking the occasional beer acceptable? Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad give their thoughts in this episode of The Lab. They are joined by some authors who share their opinion on the topic. You'll even see a lesson on some of the recommended ales should you decide to drink a few beers. Ep 485 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

DADDY BRAD: Your wife or partner is expecting, so she’s quit smoking, drinking and of course drugs.

DADDY CLAY: Which has you thinking: to compensate, should I double up.

DADDY BRAD: That’s right, this week in the lab we’re talking about pregnancy, vices and dads.

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DADDY BRAD: So here’s the question, and I’m right in the middle of this right now, if she’s pregnant and has to quit all these things, alcohol, shouldn’t a good dad do the same.

DADDY CLAY: Before I offer an opinion on that subject, I really think we should get some data. Let’s hear from our favorite author moms.

DADDY BRAD: Chicken

DADDY CLAY: It’s loaded question. Roll those interviews.

DADDY CLAY: So moms can go two ways, either the “I’ve got to suffer, so you should suffer” School, or the “at least one of us should be able to drink” school. And you just kind of hope you get the latter. And you may think you know which one your spouse of going to be, but pregnancy changes things

DADDY BRAD: How about just getting it out of her face. Retreating to the manhouse. Beers at poker night. That kind of thing

DADDY CLAY: But doesn’t that just drive you apart.

DADDY BRAD: Not if you do it right.

DADDY CLAY: Or how about this idea: you cut down the amount of beer you drink, and in exchange you get really, really good beer. BRAD Most of the moms we’ve talked to seemed pretty tolerant of dad having the occasional beer, but take advantage of the Impregnated and Designated program too often, and you might find your privileges revoked.

DADDY CLAY: Did you quit drinking when your spouse was pregnant? Or have an opinion on this subject? Please join the conversation at DadLabs dot com. We’re talking it over , and we want to hear from you on the best dad’s forum on the web. DadLabs.com.

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DADDY CLAY: We’ll see you next time in the Lab.