Men that drank alcohol within the 3 months before conception had a 44% increased risk of having a child with a heart defect.

Men that drank alcohol within the 3 months before conception had a 44% increased risk of having a child with a heart defect compared to men that did not drink. Binge drinking in a 6-month period around conception was linked to a 52% increased risk of having a child with a heart defect.