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 final episode of this season of Dad Starts Now, Associate Professor Tim Moss joins our host Nick West again to tackle your most common questions about men’s preconception health. They cover everything from whether you can tell if you’re infertile, how age and certain drugs affect fertility, to the impact of steroids on starting a family.
Timestamps
01:15 Signs of male infertility
07:30 The impact of age on male fertility
12:38 Debunking myths about male infertility and whether male fertility is declining globally
16:48 Impact of caffeine, coffee and energy drinks on male fertility
22:07 Affect of steroid use on male fertility
27:44 Occupational hazards and men’s fertility
30:34 Health checks before conception
Learn more about men’s preconception health atdadstartsnow.com.au.
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This podcast was created byHealthy Male — an Australian not-for-profit that provides evidence-based information on men’s health. You can find more from us onInstagram andTikTok.
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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