India, Feb. 16 -- When couples decide to try for a baby, the spotlight often falls squarely on the mother - from prenatal vitamins to cutting out alcohol and revamping diet. But preconception health is not a one-person project. A father's lifestyle in the months leading up to conception can be just as influential, shaping how a pregnancy progresses and affecting a child's postnatal development and long-term health outcomes.

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, is breaking down how a father's health before conception can significantly influence a child's prenatal development and long-term wellbeing. In an Instagram video shared on February 15, the surgeon explains how habits such as alcohol consumption, s...