Men's Fertility Issues & Things Dads-To-Be Can Do To Ensure A Healthy Pregnancy
Most of the time when we think of infertility or trying to conceive we think of women.
However, women are only half the equation when it comes to getting pregnant. Men's fertility comes into play as well. The man's pre-pregnancy health is just as important as the woman's.
Here are some things that men can do to boost their fertility and ensure a healthy, happy pregnancy:
- Be aware of your childhood illnesses. Some childhood illnesses (such as the mumps) can affect fertility. Some can even make men permanently sterile.
- Be careful what medications you are taking. Some medications (such as Tagamet, for example) can affect a man's sperm production.
- Keep your body cool. Saunas, hot tubs, and wearing tight clothing can kill sperm. Sperm don't like excessive heat, so if you're trying to get pregnant, avoid it.
- Have sex every 48 hours. Timing is everything. If you have sex too seldom or not enough, it can make getting pregnant harder.
But that's not all! Here are 6 more tips for men trying to conceive.
When all is said and done, getting pregnant is definitely something worth celebrating! If you or someone you know has finally conceived, then a gift for the dad-to-be may be in order.
