So you want to be a dad ?

Before you consider creating a baby it is a good idea for you to take this chance to improve the healthiness of you diet and your self, we know its boring but the healthier you are the better the sperm that you produce its just a fact.

You need to think about kicking the bad habits you know what they are, no exercise, smoking and excessive drinking. So stop smoking now it hard but there are a lot of products on the market to help. Change your diet to one that’s health and well balanced, make sure you get your 5 a day fruit and vegetables, loose the fatty and sugary foods. Try to cut down on caffeine and alcohol and take regular exercises. We know you have heard it all before, we all know what we should be doing its just seems that we never get around to it, the chance of becoming a father is a perfect reason to start taking better care of ourselves.

Taking these actions will help to ensure that you are a health and active Dad. Also think about trying green tea, its a good alternative to caffeine but if you can't face it there are many other herbal teas try them, you will find one you like. It may be a good idea to start taking a good multivitamin and vitamin C, check with your G.P that any medication that you are on does not interfere with fertility and tell him of your intention to get healthy just to make sure there are no problems. There are good reasons to take multivits and vitamin C if you want to know read on if not go on to the next stage.
It is felt that :

Vitamin C, protects sperm from oxidative damage. It is also seen to improve sperm in smokers

Zinc. raises the testosterone levels

Coenzyme Q10, improves sperm count and mobility

Vitamin E, may improve fertility

Vitamin B12, is needed to maintain fertility