Heart health isn’t just something to think about later in life, it is shaped by everyday choices made across your 30s, 40s, and 50s. For many dads, those decades often come with long work hours, growing responsibilities, and less time to focus on yourself. The good news? Small, realistic changes can make a meaningful difference over time.

Your lifestyle can have a significant impact on your fertility and the health and wellness of your baby to be. There are dozens of things you can do before a positive test. From healthy habits to communication and planning, what you do now can shape fertility, pregnancy, and the kind of parent you become. Before you start trying, here are five thoughtful steps worth taking. This is just a draft blog to get a sense of how it will look.