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| Fathers-to-be 'gain extra weight' | Fathers-to-be 'gain extra weight' |
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| The average father-to-be gains a stone (6.35kg) during his partner's pregnancy, a poll has suggested. | The average father-to-be gains a stone (6.35kg) during his partner's pregnancy, a poll has suggested. |
| A fifth of 5,000 men surveyed said they were given larger meals, and 41% said there were more snacks in the house. | A fifth of 5,000 men surveyed said they were given larger meals, and 41% said there were more snacks in the house. |
| The poll, for marketing company Onepoll, also found 25% of men ate more food to make their partner feel better about her weight gain. | The poll, for marketing company Onepoll, also found 25% of men ate more food to make their partner feel better about her weight gain. |
| One fathers' group said dads had to be aware their unhealthy behaviour could influence their partners. | One fathers' group said dads had to be aware their unhealthy behaviour could influence their partners. |
| It's no wonder blokes are tempted to tuck in Onepoll spokesman | It's no wonder blokes are tempted to tuck in Onepoll spokesman |
| Favourite 'male pregnancy' snacks include pizza, chocolate, crisps, and more inappropriately, beer. | Favourite 'male pregnancy' snacks include pizza, chocolate, crisps, and more inappropriately, beer. |
| The average weight gain equated to men putting on around at least two inches around their waist, and a quarter were forced to buy a "paternity" wardrobe. | The average weight gain equated to men putting on around at least two inches around their waist, and a quarter were forced to buy a "paternity" wardrobe. |
| A fifth of fathers-to-be said they had only realised they had put on weight when their existing clothes stopped fitting. | A fifth of fathers-to-be said they had only realised they had put on weight when their existing clothes stopped fitting. |
| But 19% said it was their friends who had felt they needed to make it clear they were fatter than before - via jokes about having a "bun in the oven". | But 19% said it was their friends who had felt they needed to make it clear they were fatter than before - via jokes about having a "bun in the oven". |
| Forty two per cent of couples spent more time visiting pubs and restaurants for dinner in a bid to make the most of their precious time together before the baby was born. | Forty two per cent of couples spent more time visiting pubs and restaurants for dinner in a bid to make the most of their precious time together before the baby was born. |
| However, only a third joined their partners on a post-pregnancy diet. | However, only a third joined their partners on a post-pregnancy diet. |
| 'Women can't be blamed' | 'Women can't be blamed' |
| A spokesman for Onepoll said: ''The average woman puts on about two and a half stone during her pregnancy, and it's not at all uncommon for her to crave more fatty foods and need more regular snacks. | A spokesman for Onepoll said: ''The average woman puts on about two and a half stone during her pregnancy, and it's not at all uncommon for her to crave more fatty foods and need more regular snacks. |
| ''In fact, women are encouraged to consume an additional 300 calories a day - through eating healthier snacks - to make sure the nutritional needs of the baby are met. | ''In fact, women are encouraged to consume an additional 300 calories a day - through eating healthier snacks - to make sure the nutritional needs of the baby are met. |
| ''So if the kitchen cupboards are suddenly brimming with snacks and food, it's no wonder blokes are tempted to tuck in as well." | ''So if the kitchen cupboards are suddenly brimming with snacks and food, it's no wonder blokes are tempted to tuck in as well." |
| But he added: "The only problem seems to be that men are choosing to snack on unhealthier options such as sweets and cakes - and I don't think women can be blamed for their partner's drinking more beer!'' | But he added: "The only problem seems to be that men are choosing to snack on unhealthier options such as sweets and cakes - and I don't think women can be blamed for their partner's drinking more beer!'' |
| A spokesman for the Fatherhood Institute said: "Research shows that fathers' health behaviour during pregnancy is really important, not just for themselves but because of the impact their behaviour has on the mothers' health behaviour - which can of course affect the baby's health. | A spokesman for the Fatherhood Institute said: "Research shows that fathers' health behaviour during pregnancy is really important, not just for themselves but because of the impact their behaviour has on the mothers' health behaviour - which can of course affect the baby's health. |
| "This is relevant not just in terms of eating but also smoking, drinking and substance abuse. | "This is relevant not just in terms of eating but also smoking, drinking and substance abuse. |
| "It's vital that health services address dads as well as mums during this vital time, and continue to do so once the baby is born." | "It's vital that health services address dads as well as mums during this vital time, and continue to do so once the baby is born." |