Dad Starts Now
Dad Starts Now
Podcast Description
Welcome to Dad Starts Now – a podcast to help men prioritise their health before trying for a baby and make the changes necessary to be the best dad possible — a process that starts earlier than you might think. Sharing expert insights and real men's experiences, we'll cover everything from the factors that affect your sperm health to the steps you can take to improve your chances, how your daily habits can affect your future child’s health to what happens when pregnancy doesn’t come easily for you and your partner. Whether fatherhood is at the top of your to-do list or starting a family is a future plan, it’s never too soon to improve your preconception health and tuning into Dad Starts Now is the first step.
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The podcast explores various aspects of men's preconception health, including sperm health and male fertility, with episodes discussing lifestyle factors affecting fertility, practical tips for improving preconception health, and navigating challenges such as infertility, exemplified by discussions with fertility specialists and personal stories.
Welcome to Dad Starts Now – a podcast to help men prioritise their health before trying for a baby and make the changes necessary to be the best dad possible — a process that starts earlier than you might think. Sharing expert insights and real men’s experiences, we’ll cover everything from the factors that affect your sperm health to the steps you can take to improve your chances, how your daily habits can affect your future child’s health to what happens when pregnancy doesn’t come easily for you and your partner. Whether fatherhood is at the top of your to-do list or starting a family is a future plan, it’s never too soon to improve your preconception health and tuning into Dad Starts Now is the first step.
In the first episode of Dad Starts Now, host Nick West chats with Associate Professor Tim Moss — a biomedical research scientist and Health Content Manager at Healthy Male — to unpack what preconception health means for men, why it matters and what to do about it. They explore how a man’s health before trying for a baby can impact his fertility, his partner’s pregnancy outcomes and even the long-term health of his future children.
You’ll learn:
- What preconception health is and why it’s relevant to all men thinking about having kids
- The biggest myths and knowledge gaps around male fertility
- How sperm health is measured (and why it’s more than just sperm count)
- Simple steps men can take today to boost fertility and improve outcomes for future children
Timestamps
01:31 What preconception health means
02:47 Tim Moss on his personal experience with preconception health
04:39 Why men’s health before conception is so important
07:22 Practical tips for improving preconception health
12:54 How a dad’s health can affect his kid’s health
14:24 Understanding male fertility
18:56 When to start caring about preconception health
24:47 Final thoughts and key takeaways
Learn more about men’s preconception health at dadstartsnow.com.au.
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This podcast was created by Healthy Male — an Australian not-for-profit that provides evidence-based information on men’s health. You can find more from us on Instagram and TikTok.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which this podcast was recorded — the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples listening today.
This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis, treatment and personalised medical guidance.
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