Preparing Your Male Partner For Conception

It is normally the women who is doing all of the preparation, however it is just as important for your man to being doing his own preparation.

Cool it down

During production sperm are made at just below body temperature. It’s important to avoid excessive heat while you are trying to conceive including hot baths, steam rooms and heated pools. It is also advised to wear loose fitting underwear and avoiding tight jeans or pants. Sitting with a laptop on your lap can also cause enough heat to damage sperm.

Cut the bad habits

It is important for both men and women to stop smoking and cut back on alcohol while trying to conceive. Both alcohol and smoking affect sperm quality and quantity and can lead to birth defects, a risk of respiratory problems and SIDS.

Vitamins

Male conception vitamins are very important to help with the production of healthy quality sperm. Using a male vitamin supplement such as Manevit will help to increase your zinc levels which in turn helps testosterone production leading to the production of higher quantities of quality sperm.

Caffeine

It’s time to say goodbye to that daily coffee or energy drink. Caffeine has shown not only to reduce sperm count and quality but has also shown to cause DNA damage to sperm. It is best to avoid caffeine completely while trying to conceive.

Weight

Like women, dropping a few kilos can help your fertility more than anything else. Just losing 10% of your excess body weight can have a positive effect. Start exercising and eating healthier and lose a few extra kilos to give your fertility a boost!

Chemicals

Chemicals have become a part of our daily lives and can be anything from kitchen counter spray to petrol fumes. All of these can have a negative effect on our health and our fertility. While trying to conceive it is best to avoid chemicals such as paints, motor oil and other highly toxic chemicals. So send the car to the mechanic to service this time.