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Man's Health Matters for Baby's Health
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A man's sperm health significantly influences pregnancy and child health.
- Sperm development takes about 74 days, requiring preparation three months prior.
- Poor sperm quality is linked to complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
Men's health plays a crucial role in pregnancy outcomes and the well-being of future children, according to a UK surgeon. He highlights that sperm quality directly impacts a woman's pregnancy symptoms and the baby's health. Preparation for conception should begin at least three months prior to trying for a child, as sperm development takes about 74 days.
The surgeon further explains that poor sperm quality is linked to a higher incidence of pregnancy complications. These include gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, affecting both mother and child. Factors influencing sperm's genetic material and its epigenetic tags are significant for paternal health before conception.
Lifestyle choices of fathers, such as smoking, poor diet, and sedentary habits, are shown to pass on risks for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease to their offspring. He advises men to quit smoking and limit alcohol intake, mirroring any restrictions their partner might undertake for a healthier pregnancy.
