Season 1 Episode 1 • 27 minutes

Dad Starts Now

What is preconception health for men and why does it matter so much?

What is preconception health for men and why does it matter so much?

In the first episode of Dad Starts Now, host Nick West chats with Dr 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.

Episode highlights

00:40 Introduction to preconception health
02:47 Tim Moss on personal experience and research
04:39 The importance of men’s health before conception
07:22 Practical tips for improving preconception health
14:24 Understanding male fertility
18:56 When to start caring about preconception health
24:47 Final thoughts and key takeaways

Appearing in this episode

Dr Tim Moss

Healthy Male Health Content Manager, Biomedical Research Scientist

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