Men’s role in making healthy babies
We shouldn’t live such fast paced lives that we miss moments along the way that could be the greatest opportunities for personal growth.
A struggle, a pain, a worry — if you take the time to pause — might be that opportunity to do different or do better.
Today I see my journey to becoming a father one day as one of those moments.
Let me explain. 😊
A few years ago my good friend and mentor passed away far too young. 😪Around the same time, I was starting to feel exhausted and anxious from the fast paced life I was living. I was wrapped up in upholding an image of who I thought I should be: working long hours to climb a corporate career ladder, high intensity workouts several times a week and strict diets to keep up with what a man’s body apparently should look like. Shortly before passing away, my friend encouraged me to be true to myself even if it would imply change, because there are so many opportunities for growth out there.
🤔 I took a step back to think about what really made ME happy.
To find my “purpose” I guess.
When Ingrid & I discovered the power of nutrition, managing stress, living mindfully & purposefully — my mind got blown away by what I learnt (and still learning).
🤯 Especially how my lifestyle could impact my fertility and the health of our future baby. How come the focus tends to be on women’s fertility or that they bare most of the burden when it comes to the “trying to conceive do’s and don’ts”? I find it crazy that I had never heard about sperm mobility, quality, and count, and how I can influence these with certain nutrients & managing stress.
Here it was — one of those opportunities for growth — learn & do better. I have the power to contribute to my future baby’s lifelong health — how freaking powerful is that?💪
With every small and tangible steps that I take to support my own health and fertility — I feel proud and empowered.
Your journey to one day becoming a parent might be one of those crucial moments not to be missed — when you can learn, do better and grow.
See it as your golden window of opportunity to shape your own health, wellbeing & fertility whilst giving your future baby the best start in life. 🚀
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