You need THIS if you want to lower your risk of preeclampsia
"π€ Did you know that your partner's sperm quality can influence not just conception, but also the health of your pregnancy?
For example, your partner’s sperm quality can mean the difference between you developing preeclampsia or not.
YUP. π€―
π Studies have shown that defective sperm can double the risk of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication.
π Paternal health factors, such as obesity and metabolic syndrome, also play a role in pregnancy outcomes, including the risk of preeclampsia.
When you’re trying to conceive, it's essential to consider both you AND your partners' health when planning for a baby.
β This is one of the reasons when you work with me and my team of fertility experts, it includes checking your partner’s fertility too. βοΈ
π― Creating a strategic plan that addresses your unique risks for preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications can make pregnancy smoother, way less stressful, and safer!
Apply today so we can start mapping out your plan now.
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Di Mascio, D., Saccone, G., Bellussi, F., Vitagliano, A., & Berghella, V. (2020). Type of paternal sperm exposure before pregnancy and the risk of preeclampsia: A systematic review. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 251, 246-253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.05.065
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