Health problems more common in babies with older fathers
Women have been warned for many years about the potential risks of delaying motherhood, but there’s been less research looking at the impact of men’s age on their children’s health.
Researchers believe the increase in risk may be because of changes to the sperm of older men, which could affect the growth of the embryo.
But we can’t be sure that the men’s age was the only factor influencing the outcomes.
While the researchers took the age of the mothers into account, the health and lifestyle of both parents could still have had an influence.
Following a healthy lifestyle is indeed important for men thinking about trying for a baby.
Cutting down on alcohol, avoiding recreational drugs and not smoking are keys ways men can keep their sperm healthy.
