Chapter 3 · Preparing Both Parents
Why health, habits and emotional readiness matter for both partners, not just the mother.
Preparing for conception is not the woman's responsibility alone. The mother's egg and the father's sperm both contribute to the creation of a child. Health, diet, habits and emotional readiness therefore matter for both partners.
Our traditions encouraged people to consider not only appearance, intelligence or wealth while choosing a partner, but also health, character, habits, values and outlook towards life.
That idea remains useful even after partners have chosen each other. Sit together and ask: what strengths do we already have, which habits need attention, is there anything important in our family medical history, how can we strengthen our relationship, and most importantly, what kind of environment do we want to create for our child?
If there is a hereditary condition in the family, do not hide it or blame anyone. Discuss it with a doctor or genetic counsellor.
A delay in conception is not automatically a woman's problem. When evaluation is needed, both partners should be assessed so that responsibility or blame does not fall on one person.
If you hope your child grows with love, courage, discipline, honesty, compassion or spirituality, begin by practising those qualities in your own life. Children learn more from the lives their parents lead than from the advice they give.
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