What are the things that men should pay attention to when preparing for pregnancy?

Giving birth to a smart and cute baby is not just the job of the expectant mother. Men also have a lot to pay attention to in this regard. So what should men do during the pregnancy preparation period?

1. Supplement nutrition

Ensuring high-quality sperm to achieve normal conception is the primary task for men to prepare for pregnancy. Sperm metabolism depends on nutrients in the male body, and the most obvious demand is for zinc, selenium, and protein. Men should increase their intake in their daily diet, eat more seafood, animal liver, lean meat, fish and other nutritious foods. Men with poor sperm quality who cannot conceive can take folic acid and other nutritional supplements to supplement safely and efficiently.

2. Quit smoking and drinking

Tobacco and alcohol are the top killers of male reproductive health, and are also the main culprits that cause male diseases to remain uncured and recur. Tobacco contains dozens of toxic substances. Men who smoke frequently have a significantly increased rate of sperm deformity and low sperm activity. Alcohol is toxic to reproductive cells (sperm and eggs). Excessive drinking will affect the intellectual development of the fetus and may cause mental retardation. It is best for men to quit smoking and drinking for more than half a year before giving birth.

3. Stay away from high temperatures

The best working temperature for the testicles is 35℃. If the testicles are in a continuously high temperature state for a long time, it will affect the production of sperm. Men preparing for pregnancy should stay away from continuously high temperature environments, wear less jeans, ride less bicycles, take less hot baths, and do not take saunas... Chefs, metallurgical industry, construction sites, welders and other high-temperature workers should do a good job of cooling down on a daily basis, and it is best to stop working for half a year before having children.

4. Other matters needing attention

Exercise can promote sperm metabolism, strengthen the body, improve immunity, and reduce the risk of disease; stay away from drugs, chemicals, hormones, radiation and other toxic substances; pay attention to personal hygiene, change clothes, bathe, and wash hands frequently; eat less spicy foods such as chili and pepper, control sugar intake, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables; live a regular life and keep a regular schedule; maintain a happy mood, which is good for the child's temperament.