Becoming a father of two children requires these preparations

The era of two children has arrived. Many families who want to have a second child should pay attention. Men also need to strengthen their daily health care, increase the conception rate of male sperm, and prevent the occurrence of male infertility. So, what preparations should men make for pregnancy?

Prenatal Test for Men

First, semen examination

The first test for men before pregnancy is semen examination, including sperm activity, sperm health, sperm morphology, etc., which are related to the quality of the fertilized egg, which is also a prerequisite for achieving pregnancy. If a man has few or weak sperm, the difficulty of pregnancy will be greatly increased.

Second, urinary system examination

Since the urethra and reproductive organs are very close, urinary examination is also included in the pre-pregnancy check. It is mainly to check whether there are diseases such as cryptorchidism and orchitis that affect normal fertility. If there are related diseases, active treatment should be taken to control the disease before considering fertility.

3. Blood test

Routine blood tests are also one of the must-do tests, mainly to see whether there has been any recent viral infection, and whether important blood indicators such as white blood cells, neutrophils, and red blood cells are normal. Blood tests can also check whether men have leukemia, diabetes, and other diseases that affect healthy fertility.

Fourth, genetic history check

Before conceiving the next generation, it is important to understand whether both parties have a history of genetic diseases to prevent the birth of a deformed baby. To be on the safe side, a chromosome screening test can also be done, which is directly related to the health of the future baby.

Daily health care for men preparing for pregnancy

1. Eat healthy

Normal sperm metabolism depends on nutrients in the male body, with the most obvious demand for zinc, selenium and protein. Men who are preparing for pregnancy should eat more lean meat, poultry, fish, seafood, animal liver and other foods rich in zinc, selenium and high-quality protein. Men with poor sperm quality can take Yuzhiyuan tablets to supplement sperm safely and quickly.

In addition, eat an appropriate amount of fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Eat less fatty meat, cream, chocolate, fried foods and other greasy sweets, which are not conducive to sperm production. Avoid spicy foods such as peppers and ginger, and must abstain from alcohol. Certain substances in coffee, tofu, and milk tea can reduce male fertility, so eat less or no coffee during pregnancy preparation.

2. Stay away from sperm killers

1. You must quit smoking: Tobacco contains more than 60 known toxic substances, which can directly kill reproductive cells, inhibit sperm production, and affect male erectile function. Men who smoke for a long time have a high rate of sperm deformity, low sperm motility, erectile dysfunction, and a high rate of fetal malformation.

2. Avoid continuous high temperature: The testicles are generally 1~2℃ lower than body temperature, and their optimal working temperature is 35℃. If the male testicles are in a state of continuous high temperature for a long time, it will inhibit the production of healthy sperm. Men who are preparing for pregnancy should avoid saunas, hot baths, cycling, sitting for long periods of time, wearing tight pants, etc. Men who are engaged in high-temperature work such as chefs and metallurgical industries should do a good job of cooling down on a daily basis.