The period of pregnancy is extremely sensitive, and not only the lifestyle of the expectant mother but also that of the father can impact the health of the unborn child. Alcohol consumption, which has long been primarily associated with mothers, has now come under new scrutiny through research. The latest findings indicate that paternal alcohol consumption can also severely affect fetal development, which had not been clearly proven before. The effects of alcohol on the fetus can manifest in various ways, and recent studies show that the father’s lifestyle plays a crucial role even before conception. Fathers’ alcohol consumption not only affects their own health but can also have direct…