Plan Ahead If You Want To Select The Gender Of Your Baby

Pregnancy is a wonderful experience, from the day of conception until the day of your baby’s birth you will find yourself looking at the world with different eyes. Some couples opt for the surprise to only find out what the baby’s gender is at birth while others prefer preconception gender selection. The choice is all up to you of course- as long as you make it a beautiful and lasting memory.

It is very important to keep in mind that the male partner determines the child’s gender. This is attributed to the fact that sperm are both Y and X chromosome bearing while on the other hand the egg is only X chromosome bearing in other words females already have female baby chromosomes that only need a match with another X to produce a baby girl while the joining of the female’s X chromosome with a male Y will produce a baby boy.

Myths on gender selection are as old as the earth, ranging from doggy or standing style lovemaking to having the woman to climax before the male if you intend on conceiving a boy. If you’re intent on conceiving a girl, then missionary style sex preferably in the late afternoons to making the male climax before the female is the old wives tale frequently suggested. Every culture has a few tips it seems, some truly outrageous, others more mundane.

Researchers have found proof that the pH level in your vagina and baby gender are linked. Your chances of having a girl will be more likely when acidity levels in the vagina are high. For a boy optimal conditions occur when pH levels are more alkaline or neutral.

Conventional, also known as natural, treatments or methods should be a couple’s first choice for conception. Charting as well as exact calculation of ovulation and position changes during sex are all considered conventional treatments or methods. Changes to your diet can possibly play a role in altering alkalinity levels in the vagina.

One method that is costly but has a high rate of success is known as the Ericsson method, This clinical process is categorized as an artificial preconception gender selection method and consists of sperm sifting and sorting to separate the x and y chromosomes in the man’s sperm.

It is extremely important to consult with your doctor before deciding on or initiating any preconception gender selection treatment as some of the treatments or methods available have potential dangerous side effects. A doctor will also recommend the best method or treatment to suit your lifestyle.