Yeah, you might freeze your butt off, but the one thing enjoying the cooler weather down there is your sperm. A new study in Germany says that men who spent an hour in heated seats showed an increase in testicle temperature that was significant to harm sperm (from 95? to 99.14F). Sperm can be affected at 96.8?, so heated seats may be the culprit behind your low sperm count, say … [Read more...] about Wannabe Dads tip – Keep heated seats at zero
Pregnancy
Pedroia already putting fatherhood first
Red Sox second basemen Dustin Pedroia declined the invitation to baseball's All-Star game earlier this week to be with his wife due to complications with the couple's first pregnancy.Last week Pedroia also missed a game against the Oakland A's to be with his wife Kelli after she went into labor seven weeks early from her due date.The ballplayer told New England Cable News that … [Read more...] about Pedroia already putting fatherhood first
Daily Sex Recommended for Dads
A new study has recommended that men who are looking to become dads to have sex daily or at least ejaculate everyday to increase the quality of their sperm. This is especially important at least a week before their partner experiences ovulation. Dr. David Greening, an obstetrician and endocrinologist at Sydney IVF, an Australian assisted reproduction company, observed 118 … [Read more...] about Daily Sex Recommended for Dads
Postpartum Depression Affects Fathers Too
Most people are aware of the dangers of postpartum depression to new mothers. But a study has found that new fathers could also be severely affected by it. Over 5,000 families were observed in a study carried out by Dr. James F. Paulson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. The study found that while 14 percent of moms … [Read more...] about Postpartum Depression Affects Fathers Too
Shifts in Pregnancy and Work – Facts Dads Should Know on Changing Workplace for Families
Take a look at the article on Shifts in Pregnancy and Work in today’s New York Times. I can remember when we had our first baby in 2000. Before kids, my wife was the proverbial superwoman, working long hours and jetting around constantly. Planning for the baby was like scheduling any other event. In fact, she even short-changed herself on the liberal pregnancy leave from her … [Read more...] about Shifts in Pregnancy and Work – Facts Dads Should Know on Changing Workplace for Families