Today’s blog is a reminder that everything that you do, eat, consume and are exposed to will influence your fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the health of your children as well as your grandchildren.
This applies to both parents.
Reproductive health can be significantly impacted by environmental factors.
• These factors include physical (e.g., pollution), biological (e.g., infections), behavioural (e.g., lifestyle choices), cultural (e.g., family size norms), and socioeconomic (e.g., access to healthcare) influences.
• The impact of these factors can differ based on geographical and societal contexts.
• Industrial and workplace pollution, as well as household chemicals, can pose significant risks to reproductive health.
• Exposure to lead is associated with fertility impairments, spontaneous abortion, and stillbirth. While mercury exposure can cause birth defects and neurological disorders.
• Emerging evidence indicates that some pesticides have been proven to adversely affect reproductive health
These are just a few examples with many more explained in my book. If you are considering having a baby, get your copy today. Don’t wait as preconception preparation is paramount to having that healthy baby.