Better baby-making sperm

Seriously, none of these guys have the missing piece. Help!

Wannabe dads aren’t just there for the main event – the health of his sperm affects your pregnancy, too. Here are some ways he can ensure his sperm is in better shape so that your chances of conceiving are even better.

Kick butt

If he’s a smoker, he needs to stop, now. Smoking causes low sperm motility (slow-moving sperm) and low sperm counts, as well as causes damage to healthy sperm. And timing matters, too – as it takes his body about three months to produce sperm, the changes he makes today won’t be fully realised for another three months. So if you’re planning to get pregnant, he needs to quit smoking at least three months beforehand, so you can ensure his swimmers are as healthy as possible for their big job.

Cut down coffee

Studies have shown that sperm count and numbers are reduced in men who drink lots of caffeine. So if your partner can’t get through the day without several coffees or energy drinks, he needs to cut down to about 300mg a day (about three servings). Yes, caffeine withdrawal is hard to deal with – but in the long run, it’ll be better for his sperm... BUY BUMP&baby ISSUE 4 FOR THE FULL STORY