Conceiving as well as the event of pregnancy itself are the most wonderful days a couple can share, changing the way you look at the world and things around you forever. Couples often prefer waiting until the day of the baby’s birth to find out what his or her gender is while others prefer preconception gender selection. Whatever you decide upon, lasting memories will be with you forever.
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.
Old wives tales on preconception gender selection are as old as pregnancy itself. These tall tales range from having sex in either a standing or rear entry style position to allowing the woman to climax before the man should you want to conceive a boy. Other things like making love in missionary position especially in the afternoon to allowing the man to climax before the woman should you want to conceive a girl are tips commonly passed along.
Researchers have found evidence linking the vagina’s pH level to your baby’s gender. Higher levels of alkalinity increase chances of conceiving a baby boy, while more acidic levels increase chances of conceiving a baby girl.
Natural treatments and methods are always highly recommended and should be couples’ first choice. Some natural method examples are charting and calculation of precise ovulation times or alterations to usual positions during sex. Dietary changes impacting alkalinity levels in the vagina should also be considered.
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.
Before you make your mind up on a specific treatment or method of preconception gender selection you should consult with your health care provider first, due to the fact that some treatments have potentially serious and harmful side effects. Your doctor will not only know what treatment will suit you best, but also have the inside track on the latest treatments or methods available.
