Men who are hoping to become fathers and are currently considering family planning issues should consider their weight, a new study has suggested.Researchers at the University of Aberdeen in the UK found that obese men have a higher proportion of abnormal sperm and a lower volumes of seminal fluid, which can make it harder to conceive.By contrast men who had an optimal body … [Read more...] about Would-be fathers advised to lose weight to boost fertility
Pregnancy
Importance of vitamin D emphasized to expecting couples
Fathers-to-be would be wise to advise their pregnant wife to take vitamin D while she expecting, if they want their child to have a healthy set of pearly whites.Researchers at the University of Manitoba, in Canada, found that low levels of the vitamin in mothers can have a negative impact on infants' primary tooth calcification.In other words, the development of their tooth … [Read more...] about Importance of vitamin D emphasized to expecting couples
Family planning study highlights importance of father’s age
In new family planning news, a study has found that a man's age could be crucial in determining his fertility levels.Researchers as the Eylau Centre for Assisted Reproduction in Paris looked at more than 12,000 couples undergoing fertility treatment and found that pregnancy rates drop and miscarriages increase when the father is older than 40, WebMD Health News reports.This is … [Read more...] about Family planning study highlights importance of father’s age
Pregnancy Calendar: How You Can Help Your Spouse during Her Pregnancy
The presence of early pregnancy symptoms is an indication that your spouse needs to undergo a pregnancy test. If positive, it means your spouse is on her way to give birth to your baby. However, pregnancy—divided into three trimesters—remains a mysterious period for most women. And as for the men, most expectant dads go through these months without a slightest clue as to what … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Calendar: How You Can Help Your Spouse during Her Pregnancy
Fathers and mothers advised to seek pre-pregnancy counseling
Despite the fact that personal health behaviors and family history can have an impact on the health of a pregnancy, few couples seek pre-conception counseling.That is according to a new report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, which found that that 86.5 per cent of women in the state did not receive any information on preparing for a healthy pregnancy ahead of … [Read more...] about Fathers and mothers advised to seek pre-pregnancy counseling