The necessity of male genital hygiene, prenatal health care for husbands before their wives' pregnancy, and essential knowledge for expectant fathers.

**8** **3** **.** **Men** **also** **need** **to** **wash** their **genitals** frequently!**

Women often experience vaginal discharge, making it essential to wash the genital area.

This is a matter of personal hygiene. Men, however, rarely wash their genitals. For men, the genitals...

The scrotum and penis have many skin folds, numerous sweat glands, and strong secretory activity.

Poor ventilation leads to a buildup of sweat, residual urine, and other contaminants.

Cleaned fecal residue and female secretions left after intercourse

Semen and other substances can contaminate the entire penis, scrotum, and perineum.

This area. These conditions are highly conducive to bacterial growth, if not...

Washing it thoroughly will not only leave it smelly, but it will also be bad for skin health.

If these unclean substances and microorganisms are introduced during sexual intercourse...

Inside a woman's vagina, it can affect the cleanliness of the vagina, and even...

This can lead to infection. Therefore, men should also develop the good habit of washing their genitals with warm water before bed.

Frequent washing of the genitals by men can prevent and reduce the risk of infection for both partners.

Besides contracting various genital diseases due to poor hygiene, there are also these...

Benefits: People with hemorrhoids can remove bacteria by scrubbing back and forth.

Pollution can also improve blood circulation inside and outside the anus, preventing local pollution.

Venous congestion in the affected area can alleviate and reduce the symptoms and recurrence of hemorrhoids.

For those with habitual constipation, prolonged wiping is often necessary.

Alternatively, a sitz bath can relieve spasms and fatigue of the anal sphincter, which helps with bowel movements.

[**8** **4** **.** **Wife** **Child** **Pregnancy** **Before** **Husband** **Should** **Pay** **Attention** **What** **?**

Having children is a matter for both men and women; in order to have a child...

For a healthy, lively, and intelligent baby, what health care issues should a husband who is preparing to conceive pay attention to?

(1) People do not drink alcohol, but often use alcohol to enhance their enjoyment or to borrow alcohol.

Drowning one's sorrows, little do people know that alcohol has certain effects on the male reproductive system.

It has toxic effects; it can cause abnormal sperm, leading to complications in the fetus.

It can have adverse effects on health. Data shows that in the month before a wife becomes pregnant...

For example, if the husband's daily alcohol consumption is equivalent to 30 ml of alcohol; or

Drinking alcohol 10 times within a month, each time more than 50 ml; or having drunk alcohol more than once within a month.

The number of times the alcohol consumption was greater than or equal to 125 ml; the birth weight of the newborn born to his wife was lower than that of the control group.

236 grams, low birth weight infants in this situation will be fed...

It brings difficulties, weakens the immune system, makes people prone to illness, and causes delayed growth and development.

It can cause slowed metabolism, intellectual disability, and even affect the genetic material inherited by sperm.

(2) Minimize or avoid exposure to adverse environments; male testes

The testicles are sensitive to many chemicals that can damage sperm.

Common examples include lead, mercury, cadmium, tin, arsenic, nickel, cobalt, and benzene.

Additionally, pesticides can cause sperm abnormalities, leading to miscarriage.

stillbirth, neonatal defects, etc., such as those caused by benomyl and dibromochlorophenoxyacetic acid.

Propane, methylmercury, heptachlor oxide, etc. Workers engaged in spraying pesticides.

Husbands who commit adultery often cause their wives to miscarry or stillbirth after becoming pregnant.

Radiation, isotopes, and electromagnetic waves can all cause abnormalities in male sperm.

This can cause birth defects in newborns of varying degrees. Therefore, men in...

When working in the above environments, pay attention to personal protection and improve self-protection.

Health awareness is important, especially for husbands whose wives are planning to become pregnant.

(3) Use medication with caution. Studies have shown that many drugs...

It can have adverse effects on male reproductive function and sperm quality.

Effects, such as antihistamines, anticancer drugs, caffeine, morphine,

Steroids, diuretics, etc. These drugs can cause harm to newborns.

Defects may also lead to developmental delays and behavioral problems in infants.

It can be affected by conditions such as brain tumors. Therefore, the wife should consider [the following factors] when preparing for pregnancy.

The husband should be cautious about taking medication, or wait until the wife has recovered and stopped taking medication for more than six months before she can conceive.

(4) Maintain a good mood, pay attention to your diet and work-rest balance.

In conclusion, men of childbearing age who are planning to have children should avoid...

Various man-made factors that are detrimental to reproductive function, such as addiction

Smoking, alcoholism, drug abuse, improper medication, and excessive exposure to harmful substances

Toxins and other harmful substances help prepare for having a healthy baby.

**[85. What Pregnancy and Health Care Should Expectant Fathers Know?]** **Knowledge** **?**

Expectant fathers should understand the various care and protections that expectant mothers need during pregnancy.

Health knowledge, including early pregnancy care and late pregnancy care.

(1) The first trimester is a critical period. The first trimester of pregnancy, i.e., the early stage of pregnancy...

The first three months of pregnancy are a crucial period for the formation and differentiation of the fetus's organs.

During this period, the placenta and amniotic fluid gradually form. Therefore, it can be seen that pregnancy...

The first 50 days are a highly sensitive period, during which almost all congenital deficiencies...

Defects such as cleft lip, cleft palate, limb defects, and deafness and muteness all occur within the first three months of pregnancy.

(2) Late pregnancy care mainly focuses on preventing the following:

Disease occurrence: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, gestational hypertension syndrome

Comorbidities, pregnancy complicated by heart disease, and gestational hepatitis, etc.

In addition, prenatal checkups are also a very important pregnancy health care measure.

(1) Regular prenatal checkups help ensure the health of the pregnant woman and the fetus.

The safety and health of the baby throughout the entire pregnancy and delivery process.

It can provide a comprehensive understanding of the pregnant woman's health condition and family medical history, and examination

Check if the pregnant woman has any diseases of vital organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs.

Pregnancy complications such as vaginal bleeding, edema, and high blood pressure.

The symptoms were identified, and appropriate treatment measures were given. The bone condition was assessed through examination.

Are the pelvis, birth canal, and fetal position normal? Is the fetus developing well?

Okay. Provide pregnant women with scientific guidance on nutrition, hygiene, and other aspects.

(2) Timing and intervals of prenatal checkups. Prioritize...

From the perspective of eugenics and prenatal care guidance, prenatal check-ups should be conducted as early as possible, and check-ups should be performed as soon as menstruation stops.

Generally, during the 3rd to 7th month of pregnancy, a check-up is needed once a month, and during the 8th and 9th months, a check-up is needed every two weeks.

During the last month of pregnancy, I had a check-up once a week, and I was able to get checked immediately if any abnormalities were found.

In addition, during pregnancy, attention should be paid to the occurrence of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy in expectant mothers, and necessary treatment should be carried out.