Mamapalooza:: What your man can do to help his fertility! (& how men's health affects your pregnancy!) episode artwork

EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 22 MIN

Mamapalooza:: What your man can do to help his fertility! (& how men's health affects your pregnancy!)

from Wellness Big Sis: The Pod

Wellness girl chat with us today as we shift the spotlight a bit today to discuss something super important and often overlooked—male fertility and its impact on your pregnancy journey 🤰👶. We dive deep into research showing how a man's health can affect pregnancy symptoms, your child's development, and even pregnancy complications like preeclampsia 🌟. Learn about the influence of paternal weight, lifestyle, and habits on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Trust us, you’ll want to hear these crucial stats and actionable tips to help your partner enhance his fertility. Tune in for a fascinating discussion backed by science, because, after all, it takes two to tango! 🕺💃Links:Find your BMI:: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/know-your-numbers/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15247426078&gbraid=0AAAAABMUZiePZ0826JnqtidCwy08HlGPg&gclid=CjwKCAjw24vBBhABEiwANFG7y13Rf1qwHygZPX8NAiaEXXt2n4jDWVLClefogNkmjzLPmCyWANFcwhoCM-wQAvD_BwE Dr. Stacey's episode:: https://wellness-big-sis-the-pod.captivate.fm/episode/mamapalooza-creatine-for-women-mama-and-baby-from-conception-to-postpartum-with-dr-stacey-ellery-phdThorne Website:: https://s.thorne.com/Zgk7YMy Thorne Dispensary & Recs:: https://www.thorne.com/u/drkelsyvickdpt Message me for 35% off your Thorne orders!Grab your very own Stakt Mat & Accessories for 10% off your order while also supporting the pod! (Thank you so much!):: https://shopstakt.com/?rave=DAW65UTUF4VNG7OVhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1108774 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35580859/ https://healthymale.org.au/health-article/obesity-overweight-can-impact-male-fertility https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3521747/ https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2018/10/older-fathers-associated-with-increased-birth-risks.html https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/Fathers-to-be-smoking-could-harm-your-baby https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5892832/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6330890/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8963983/ https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physiolgenomics.00102.2018 loving the pod? click the follow button, & we'd love if you could leave a review!insta:: @dr.kelsyvickdpt & @elaa_wellness & @wellnessbigsispodyoutube:: @dr.kelsyvickdpttiktok:: @dr.kelsyvickdptsign up for the free wellness big sis newsletter!sign up for our patreon for exclusive content & workouts!00:00 – 00:17 Intro00:18 – 00:37 Introduction to Men's Role in Pregnancy00:38 – 01:21 Overview of Women's Health Podcast Festival01:22 – 02:17 Importance of Male Fertility02:18 – 02:52 Research on Male Fertility02:53 – 04:25 Scary Facts and Disclaimer04:06 – 04:57 Thorne05:17 – 06:30 Paternal Weight and Fertility06:31 – 09:39 Impact of Paternal Obesity09:40 – 12:41 Other Paternal Factors12:42 – 14:17 Basics of Male Fertility14:18 – 17:36 Hormonal Impact of Obesity17:37 – 20:39 Improving Sperm Quality20:40 – 21:44 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMentioned in this episode:Thorne Website:: https://s.thorne.com/Zgk7Y My Thorne Dispensary & Recs:: https://www.thorne.com/u/drkelsyvickdpt Message me for 35% off your Thorne orders!:: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/17842574915346652

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