Situation Amy and Keith,both in Their Mid-Twenties,have Decided to Have a a Baby.Both

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Situation
Amy and Keith,both in their mid-twenties,have decided to have a baby.Both are in good health and are physically active,although Keith is a smoker.Amy maintains her weight at about 125 pounds.While they know that parenting is a big responsibility,they are excited about the idea of becoming parents.The one thing that they are concerned about is the history of genetic illnesses that exists in each of their families.After 6 months of not being successful in conceiving,Amy is concerned that she may be infertile.She wants to see a fertility specialist.
-What action can Amy or Keith take to increase their chances of conceiving?

• A)Amy should douche with an alkaline solution prior to intercourse;her vaginal fluids may be too acidic for the sperm.
• B)Keith should quit smoking.
• C)Amy and Keith should limit their frequency of intercourse so that Keith can build up a store of sperm.
• D)Amy and Keith should take vitamin E supplements.