I realize this is a sensitive subject, and that many women who are going through this are at different stages in their lives, relationships and emotional places. I don't claim to know exactly what you are going through, but I have been there. Nick and I have two beautiful children- Halle, who we got pregnant with after I was on clomid, and Sawyer who we adopted after trying for 3 years and two tries of intra-uterine inseminations. These things I have listed are just
simple things you can start with if you are trying to get pregnant.
"It takes two, baby. It takes two, baby! Me and you!" Ok ok, just because you are the one who carries the baby for 9 months, and gives birth doesn't mean he can't do his fair share to help in the fertility area. (I'm sure he'll tell you that he IS helping! Wink wink!) Whether you are ready to start a family now, or in a few years, you can encourage your lover boy to adopt these healthy habits. (Not to mention you want him to be healthy!)
1. Load his plate with veggies. Men who consumed the most antioxidants, such as beta carotene and vitamin s C and E, in their diet had more sperm than those who got the least, according to a recent study. Encourage him to eat at least 9 servings each day of produce, like dark green leafy veggies and citrus fruits. I know this is asking A LOT!
2. Encourage a smoke free home. The chemicals and nicotine in cigarettes can damage DNA. In a study from the University of Buffalo, sperm from smokers, was 75% less likely to fertilize an egg than non-smokers. Besides, you don't want second-hand smoke around that precious new baby!
3. Put his laptop on a desk. Resting his computer on his lap can raise the temperature of his scrotum by 5 degrees. That can lead to a drop in sperm count. If you are trying to get pregnant, he should also stay away from hot tubs, and saunas. Also, make sure his pants and tightie whities aren't too tight!
4. Spice things up in the bedroom. Men who were more busy in the bedroom, every day for a week, had healthier sperm than those who abstained. You probably won't have to convince him much. For some ideas check out our other posts here. Also, lots of interesting info on increasing sperm count naturally can be found here and here.
Also, there is a great book called, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, by Toni Weschler. It got 5 stars out of 1,164 reviews on Amazon. Check it out!
Maybe soon, this will be you! Good Luck!
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6 comments:
Experts have found that while soy is very helpful for mom's system, it is the worst thing for dads!
I've seen that book too, the reviews are amazing! I actually just ordered it for my sis-in-law cause I found it used on Amazon for like two bucks.
I'm a HUGE fan of "Taking Charge of your Fertility". I recommend that book to everyone that is thinking about starting to try to have kids, to those wanting to NOT have kids! I had fertility problems myself and this book helps you understand what is going on, so if you need to seek help you can do so informed about your own body.
Every women should own a copy!
Candice
www.motbits.com (Tidbits for mothers of twins)
Taking Charge of Your Fertility is one of the most important books I've ever read. (And I was an English Major, so I've read A LOT of books!). I really think all women should read it, just from a health standpoint - regardless of whether they want to start a family or not. It's so amazing to read about how your body works! Toni W. also wrote a version for teens, and I plan to have my daughter read it when puberty rears its ugly head.
Thanks for the info! Perfect timing. :)
I'm new to your blog, but I just had this sense of feeling that this post was for me. I've been trying to get pregnant with my second child since June, and still no luck. I was clomid with my first, and I was informed today by my doctor that I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and that it could possible take another year to get pregnant. :(
It helps knowing I'm not the only one with problems. And I'll definitely be reading this book. Thanks for this post!
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