Before Pregnancy

You want to get pregnant? In this section you can learn about what to expect, how to increase your chances of getting pregnant, and learn about fertility and infertility. Luckily, for most people this isn’t a problem.

Facts

Can poor sperm quality cause miscarriage?
Before Pregnancy

Can poor sperm quality cause miscarriage?

In African cases, miscarriages are often assumed to be due to female factors. But studies show that male factors such as poor sperm quality can increase chances of miscarriages. This makes sense because sperm carry half of the genetic materials necessary for the embryo to be formed and develop.

Fertility and infertility
Before Pregnancy

Fertility and infertility

Fertility is a word to describe whether someone is capable of making a child. For a woman this refers to the health of your eggs and ability to get and stay pregnant.