If you dream of having a family but maybe aren?t ready to have one right now, there are ways to safeguard your fertility in the interim. Whether you?re currently young and single and still dating around or a married couple looking to wait a little while to have kids, everyone is entitled to family planning on their own timeline. But waiting doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take steps now to protect your ability to have a family in the future. Here are some ways you can go about doing this to plan proactively for the family you want to have down the line?whenever that time may come.
Maintain a Healthy Body Weight
One factor that can impact both male and female fertility is carrying extra weight. To be proactive about protecting your fertility, maintain a healthy body weight. Do so by pairing regular exercise with a nutritious diet, getting enough sleep, and keeping stress levels low when possible. Make Relaxation a Habit

In today?s world, it?s all too easy to get wrapped up in the stresses that bring down our day-to-day. But allowing yourself to make relaxing a habit is a healthy choice, even when it comes to your long-term fertility! Spend time in nature, get regular quality sleep, and disconnect from mobile devices and screens to really tap into relaxation. Not only is it good for your health, but you?ll be glad you did it!
Don?t Smoke
Smoking is another habit that can have a negative effect on the fertility of men and women. In 2017, people between the ages of 2...