Your lifestyle plays a big role in fertility — for both women and men. Factors like smoking, high alcohol intake, poor diet, lack of sleep, or chronic stress can negatively affect both eggs and sperm. Being significantly underweight or overweight can also disrupt hormone balance and make conception more difficult.

It’s not about living perfectly. Even small changes can make a big difference: eating balanced meals, getting regular sleep, exercising moderately, and cutting down on alcohol and tobacco can all improve your body’s natural fertility.

If you want to discuss lifestyle, nutrition, or exercise in relation to fertility, a midwife or doctor can give you personal advice.

Alma’s tips:

• Make small changes — every step counts.

• Fertility involves both partners, so caring for both of you matters.