Is there a link between alcohol and fertility? Alcohol is not such a harmless drug as we are sometimes lead to believe. Just because it’s socially acceptable (or even expected) it does not mean you should abuse it. As with any habit forming substance the line between a social drink and abuse can be blurred depending on your general health, gender and physical, mental and emotional characteristics. A few after-work drinks with colleagues, a couple of drinks at dinner and a regular outing with your best friends on the weekend can soon lead to a drink too many for optimal health and fertility. If you cant get pregnant after trying for six months or more I advise you to avoid alcohol entirely. Here’s why.

It amazes me how many people still consume food loaded with Trans fats, drink coffee and alcohol on a daily or weekly basis! This is going to impact your fertility and get you into trouble quickly.

Did you know that Trans fats hidden in foods such as; doughnuts, chocolate, chips, pies, take aways and thousands of other foods can increase risk of fertility problems by 70%? Scientists from Harvard University School of Public Health recommend to woman wanting to get pregnant to AVOID all Trans fats.

Another favorite past time – COFFEE!