Whether you want to start a family, or are thinking about having another baby, it's best for you and your partner to start to prepare your bodies so that you're in prime condition.
This means making changes at least four months before you even start trying to conceive - as this is how long it takes for changes to take effect - or 18 months between children, as this is how long it takes for a woman's nutrient stores to be replenished between pregnancies.
This preparation can shape your baby's future both physically and mentally, so it's really worth the effort.
It can increase the levels of copper in the body, which blocks the utilisation of zinc. Use alternative methods of contraception such as condoms.
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