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Expert Q&A
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| By Catherine Cram, M.S. Postpartum Fitness Expert Exercise Physiologist | ||
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My husband and I are considering starting a family. While there is lots of information out there about what a women should do/think about (diet, health, etc.), I can't find much on increasing male fertility. Does alcohol consumption matter, what about diet, exercise, etc? Thank you."
Just as a woman who is considering pregnancy should focus on her diet and health, the husband or partner needs to make sure they're maintaining optimal health and fitness. It creates a positive environment for health when both partners encourage each other to follow a well rounded diet and take part in a fitness program.
Preparing for pregnancy together will help reinforce good health habits, and enable both partners to better meet the stresses of pregnancy and parenting.
For information regarding alcohol assumption, please click here.
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