Planning for conception is not only about making a decision to join the family and choosing the desired date of birth of the baby. It is necessary to further increase the likelihood of conception, take care of the health of the expectant mother throughout the entire period of pregnancy and eliminate the possibility of improper development of the child and his illnesses at an early age - these are necessary factors for competent preparation for pregnancy. Many men believe that only one woman needs to prepare for conception, but this is not true. Nowadays, many are convinced that male infertility is a rather rare phenomenon and in most cases, women are “to blame” for unsuccessful attempts to conceive. But, according to statistics, in 45% of cases, conception does not occur due to a decrease in male fertility. In addition, representatives of the stronger sex believe that the health of the unborn child and mother does not depend on them. But, in fact, some diseases can be transmitted to a woman during conception and significantly complicate the course of pregnancy. This means that the likelihood of successful conception depends equally on both men and women.
Preparation before conception
A man should first see a urologist if he plans to become a father. Here he will undergo the necessary examination, the doctor will recommend useful medications, and provide recommendations if they are needed. Moreover, if there are problems with conception, the urologist must identify the main reasons for this, and, most importantly, try to eliminate the problem. It is also recommended to undergo some tests: blood group determination, ECG, ultrasound, general blood and urine tests. A man must make sure that he is completely healthy and ready to become a father to his child.
Psychological preparation
They say that men are less mentally stable than women, so this point is worth paying special attention to. To the question of how a man can better prepare for the pregnancy of his beloved, the following phrase can be a quick answer: be prepared for this mentally. Even the financial issue is not as pressing for men as psychological preparation. If you love your soulmate, then you must be prepared for the fact that you will also have a small third half who will become a part of you. Under no circumstances should you scold your beloved woman for getting pregnant at the wrong time. Be ready to share the joy of pregnancy with her, because this is your happiness, your joy is in her tummy.
What can harm
A healthy lifestyle is not just about giving up bad habits. No smoking and no drinking are the default rules. By the way, here's some food for thought. Just 30 grams of vodka reduces sperm motility by 30% for a whole week. That is, a small glass on Saturdays once a week reduces the likelihood of conception by a third! And to make matters worse, sperm quality also decreases.
It is also important to play sports - for general tone, saturation of tissues with oxygen, and increase hemoglobin. Cleansing the body of remnants of nicotine and ethyl alcohol lasts at least 3 months, and therefore preparation for conception should last at least several months.
It is very important for the future father to maintain a high level of sperm activity, which significantly speeds up fertilization. What to do to increase their vitality and how to prepare for pregnancy? For this purpose, it is necessary to avoid underwear that is too tight or warm, as well as fashionable tight trousers. In addition, if you are planning a pregnancy, you should avoid visiting a hot sauna or steam bath. A cool shower or a not too hot bath is better.
A heated car seat and a too warm blanket are also not “best friends” for men when planning a pregnancy. Do not “overheat” the genitals. Before conception, you need to give up sex for 3-4 days - but don’t be too zealous. The period of abstinence should not exceed 6-7 days, otherwise the level of overripe sperm will increase.
You definitely need to engage in active sports regularly, 3-4 times a week. But power or highly traumatic sports - various types of martial arts, boxing, cycling, karting - are absolutely not suitable for this purpose.
Planning pregnancy for men requires the right optimistic attitude. Before conceiving, a man needs to avoid stress and generally exert less stress. A “nervous” state has a bad effect on male reproductive health.
Try to pay as much attention as possible to your significant other, because this is important before conceiving a child (and not only).
Stop smoking
As mentioned above, preparing men for pregnancy largely consists of changing his lifestyle and habits. Do you love your soulmate? Are you planning to have a child? Then you will have to sacrifice something. And this “something” can be your bad habit of smoking cigarettes. At least 3-4 months before the planned conception, you should stop smoking at home, or better yet, quit smoking altogether. Why?
- Passive smoking, to the same extent as active smoking, negatively affects the health of your beloved and the fetus inside her.
- Even if you smoke outside the home, the smell of cigarettes lingers for a long time, so a woman is still at risk of inhaling cigarette smoke.
- Some scientists have proven that if a father smokes, then his child will definitely smoke in the future, he will have a craving for this bad habit.
Alcohol is not allowed
The same goes for alcohol. Drinking alcohol will affect the quality of sperm, as a result of which the chances of successful conception will decrease with each glass of alcoholic beverage consumed. Even in small doses, alcohol reduces male potency, and every expectant father should know this. And on the days of conception, alcohol is strictly prohibited and unacceptable under any circumstances. In addition, if you are fond of drinking alcohol, this will negatively affect the development of your child. Even if the mother did not drink alcohol, there is a high risk that the baby will be mentally retarded and also suffer from various diseases more often than his peers.
List of the best complexes
There is a fairly large list of vitamin and mineral complexes that are used by men to plan pregnancy. And it’s better to first familiarize yourself with their effects before you start taking them.
To improve sperm count
We have compiled a rating of drugs that will help men improve their sperm count before conceiving a child. This will not only help ensure a favorable conception of the baby, but will also protect the body from pathogenic microorganisms and various infections.
Spematon .
The drug contains L-carnitine, in combination with zinc and vitamin E. Its action ensures increased sperm motility and an increase in their number. Balances the functioning of the reproductive system.- Folacin .
A product that contains folic acid, which is responsible for the process of conception. The drug reduces the risk of birth defects in the baby.
Spermaplant .
It also contains carnitine in combination with nettle extract, taurine and l-arginine. This complex of substances improves the functioning of the male reproductive system.Spermatozoa become more viable and their formation processes improve.
To restore immunity
Drugs that can restore the strength of the immune system, bring all systems and organs to a healthy state, and ensure the formation of healthy sperm are:
Aevit .
This drug is approved for use in pregnancy planning only by men. Men should take this drug to boost the immune system and get rid of various diseases. With the help of this drug, all tissue structures and organs are regenerated; its components are integrated into the structure of the musculoskeletal system.
Q10 .
The full name of the substance is Q10 coenzyme or ubiquinone. This substance is one of the most powerful antioxidants, which are necessary to neutralize free radicals and restore the activity of vitamin E. With the help of this substance, the number of healthy sperm increases and their motility increases. The dosage of this substance per day is 30 mg.
Lycopene .
Thanks to this drug, the balance of fatty acids in the male semen is normalized. It has a good effect on the quality and quantity of sperm, which increases the chances of conception.This drug is used to treat the prostate.
Alphabet .
This remedy is necessary to strengthen the immune system and stimulate reproductive function. Thanks to the content of a large amount of vitamins and minerals, as well as Siberian ginseng, men's health improves.- Vitrum.
Thanks to the intake of this product, which contains folic acid, the quality of the formed sperm increases.Their number is also increasing significantly.
The influence of the ingredients of the product ensures the formation of the correct set of chromosomes.
Orthomol fertil plus .
The action of the complex of substances that are part of this drug not only restores a man’s health. Improves the condition of sperm, making their structure strong and increasing their mobility.- Wellman. Which drug contains a complete composition of substances that are needed to restore men's health.
All components are in a certain dosage required for daily consumption.Some men at the beginning of taking this remedy notice the appearance of nausea, but it goes away spontaneously.
Apart from this side effect, vitamins do not cause any discomfort.
Vitamins Alphabet, Vitrum are suitable for planning pregnancy in women. The drug Elevit is also acceptable for use during pregnancy planning for both men and women . The drug contains folic acid, a complex of microelements that have a beneficial effect on the reproductive organ system of women and men.
Keep fit and eat right
Not only the expectant mother needs to monitor her weight, as well as daily exercise. A man should exercise while eating well. You should not use various energy drinks or stimulants if you are planning to conceive a child. Such drugs can negatively affect the viability of sperm. The future father's food should consist of a large amount of vitamins that contain folic acid. Such vitamins are necessary for conceiving healthy offspring. If you have ever tried or used drugs, be sure to visit a narcologist. The doctor must examine you, determine the state of your health, and, if necessary, prescribe appropriate treatment.
What vitamins to take before conceiving a child?
To ensure the healthy state of the male body during pregnancy planning, the most important components are:
- vitamin E;
- zinc;
- L-carnitine.
These substances are necessary for the maturation of healthy sperm.
L-carnitine . Drugs containing this substance are among the most effective used to treat male infertility . With its help, the number of sperm increases and their mobility is ensured. Thanks to this substance, the maturation process occurs correctly, weak and pathologically malformed sperm disappear.
Zinc . This microelement is responsible for the production of testosterone . Due to the effect of zinc, the body produces follicle-stimulating hormone, which controls the process of sperm formation. If the body lacks this substance, the quality of sperm deteriorates, namely, the content of sperm in it is significantly reduced. The process of conception becomes problematic.
Vitamin E. The male reproductive system largely depends on this element . The male body is able to produce sperm due to the presence of this vitamin. Sperm acquire the correct structure and increase in number. If vitamin E is deficient, sperm will be produced immature.
Vitamin E can be obtained from meat, liver, dairy products, butter and vegetable oils and grains.
Such products must be included in a man’s daily diet when planning a pregnancy, but do not forget that the recommended daily dosage of the vitamin is 10 IU. It is quite problematic to gain it by consuming only vitamin E-enriched foods. It is recommended to take vitamin E capsules as an addition to the diet.
The above vitamins are directly responsible for the reproductive function of men. At the same time, we should not forget that other vitamins play an important role in the restoration and healing of the male body.
Important: It is recommended to use special vitamin complexes that contain all the necessary substances and not to focus on any one component.
Material preparation of a man for pregnancy
You are the head of the family, so most of the responsibility will fall on your shoulders, especially with regard to the financial side of preparing a woman for pregnancy. Make sure that you are able to provide your beloved with everything she needs during her pregnancy - clothes, vitamins, etc. Also calculate the approximate costs during the birth of the baby and during its development. Many families even break up due to the fact that a man cannot support his family, so pay close attention to this issue. Some argue that preparing a man for a woman's pregnancy should begin 2-3 months before conception. However, after thinking about this issue, you can come to the conclusion that preparation should begin immediately after you decide to live together with your beloved. After all, a child is a long-awaited addition to your little family!
