5 things men NEED to prepare before conceiving

1, Factors affecting sperm quality and quantity

• Using some drugs to treat chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure... also affects sperm quality.

• Using stimulants such as alcohol, especially smoking, directly affects sperm quality. Eating is not guaranteed, drinking a lot of carbonated water.

• Toxic stressful working environment, due to wearing tight pants, soaking in hot water for too long…

2, Men need to prepare before planning a pregnancy

   Health check

• Before deciding to have a baby, both parents need to visit a doctor to conduct a general health check and reproductive health. From there, it is possible to detect and promptly treat a number of diseases such as genetic diseases, chronic diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.

• There are a few drugs that have a direct effect on sperm quality and quantity, so you should consult your doctor when you are being treated for any disease and want to get pregnant.

• If there are relatives in the family with genetic diseases such as anemia, chromosomal disorders, mental retardation, hemophilia, congenital malformations or neural tube defects, etc., you should listen to instructions. doctor to find remedies and prevention.

   Nutrition

Just like mothers, fathers need to ensure that their meals are full of nutrients to increase sperm count and quality such as:

• It is necessary to eat more foods rich in folic acid (vitamin B9) such as: dark green leafy vegetables (broccoli, water spinach, cruciferous vegetables ...), cereals, carrots, pumpkin, watermelon, egg yolks...

• Foods containing high-quality protein: according to studies, this helps improve sperm quality and increase fertility. Eggs, fish, beef, and chicken are the perfect natural sources of protein for dads. If you are a vegetarian, beans are also an ideal choice because in addition to protein, they also contain an extremely rich iron content.

• Zinc-rich foods such as oysters, meat and seafood... Zinc concentration in semen is directly related to sperm movement, zinc deficiency can reduce both sperm count and semen. Avoid fast foods for a few months before conception if you do not want to affect sperm quality.

• Foods rich in vitamin C help sperm motility more effectively such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, lemons, grapes ...

3, Maintain reproductive health.

To ensure good health and fitness before conception, you need to note the following:

• Limit cycling and car sitting for long distances.

• Wear underwear or pants that are too tight.

• Good hygiene before and after sex to avoid infection for the wife.

• Do not drink alcohol, smoke, use stimulants. The toxic components contained in them and stimulants are very harmful to sperm, leading to malformed sperm causing abnormalities in the fetus. Experts say that alcohol directly affects the quality and quantity of sperm, reduces testosterone levels, makes sperm have abnormal shape and slow movement.

4, Prepare mentally and mentally

The success of giving birth or not psychologically also plays a big part. If your mood is too stressed due to thinking about work or major affairs, conception is very difficult to succeed. The harmony and love between husband and wife will be the best conditions for the child to develop comprehensively both physically and mentally. So, dads, always keep the spirit happy and comfortable.

5, Financial preparation

Men are inherently the breadwinners of the family, playing an important role in building and securing finances in the home. Before planning to have children, fathers must ask questions: is their current financial situation enough to meet the essential needs during pregnancy and after birth? The cost of antenatal care, the cost of vitamin supplements and necessary nutrients? Meals and other expenses incurred... When the wife is pregnant and gives birth to a child, she will be entitled to maternity leave, then the economic burden is heavy on the husband's shoulders. Therefore, fathers need to create a list of expenses, and have a good plan to prepare for the birth of the baby.

Men need good health for healthy sperm. When you are well prepared mentally and economically, it will lead to an increase in the possibility of conception to help the child develop better mentally and intellectually. Men need to prepare physically and mentally for 3-6 months because sperm takes 2 months to mature. Parents, please fully implement the above tips to have smart, healthy and comprehensive babies in the future.