Guest Author - Holly Webster

If you're trying to get pregnant, it is critical that you maintain a healthy weight. This shouldn't involve any crash diets - but should mean healthy, regular eating.

Most of the nutrients you need for a healthy child come from healthy eating. This means lots of whole wheat grains, 8-10 glasses of water a day, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts and fish.

Keep track of your Body Mass Index, or BMI. This determines a healthy weight for you given your height. If you don't know your BMI, use this:

Online BMI Calculator

In men, being overweight and not exercising regularly have both been linked to low sperm count and low sperm viability.

If you are currently too heavy, be sure to visit our Exercise Site and Weight Loss Site to find healthy ways to lose weight!