For those who love to read the research, here are a few links that may help you understand the importance of preparing your body before conception. This preparation is essential for both the male and female.
Planning to try for a baby? Beginning your journey or expanding your family is an exciting time. And while some couples achieve a quick pregnancy, it can sometimes take a little longer than expected. The good news is that approximately 80% of couples will conceive within 12 months of trying, especially for women under 35 years of age.
You will find a wealth of information on this site with many blogs explaining the many aspects of health that affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
Fertility and preconception – Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3984126/ The association between alcohol intake and fecundability during menstrual cycle phases https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34102671/ Investigating the association between alcohol intake and male reproductive function: A current meta-analysis https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023029304 Tobacco in Australia – Smoking & Fertility https://www.tobaccoinaustralia.org.au/chapter-3-health-effects/3-6-reproductive-health-and-smoking Pregnancy and smoking, vaping and tobacco https://www.health.gov.au/topics/smoking-vaping-and-tobacco/audiences/pregnancy#smoking-or-vaping-can-affect-trying-to-fall-pregnant Effects of marijuana on reproductive health: preconception and gestational effects https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8580253/#S28 Use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and Male Fertility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38322636/ Preconception stress increases the risk of infertility: results from a couple-based prospective cohort study – the LIFE study https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3984126/ Dietary patterns and fertility https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10886842/ Potential Adverse Effects of Female and Male Obesity on Fertility: A Narrative review https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7695350/
