Husbands of Pregnant Women Gain Weight Too

OnePoll, a British company reports, their recent survey has shown that both first-time expecting mothers and fathers gain weight during the pregnancy period. On average, fathers-to-be gain 14 pounds (6.5 kg) and put on approximately 2 in (5 cm) in waist. For the most part they gain weight due to the increased consumption of high-calorie foods such as chips, pizza, sweets, and beer. OnePoll reports, that every fourth expecting dad has to completely change his wardrobe by the time the baby is born.

Many men claim that they start eating more as a sign of solidarity with their pregnant wives who get upset because of the pregnancy-related high appetite. In addition, many husbands also claim that there are more snacks in the house during those nine months and thus they are constantly tempted to have a snack.

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