At-Home Theories On Baby Gender Selection

Naturally, some parents will want a girl for the first-born the same way that some will hope for a boy. Unfortunately, nature cannot offer a method which will help manipulate your baby’s gender. Just like using a baby gender test to determine your baby’s gender, determining baby sex remains a 50/50 proposition, except of course for artificial insemination, . Nevertheless, there are some theories which are believed to help manipulate baby gender. Below, we have identified some at-home propositions believed to help manipulate baby gender.

The Shettle’s Method – The theory is based on the idea that the sperm which contains Y chromosomes move faster than those which contain X chromosome. This technique recommends that if you want a baby girl, having sexual contact everyday – from the last day of the woman’s menstrual period until about 3 days prior to ovulation - will help increase the chances of conceiving one. The Shettle’s method further states that the missionary position to facilitate sperm deposit closer to the entrance of the vagina.

The O+12 Method – This technique was developed by a woman who was desperate enough to conceive a girl after having six sons. The method proposes having sexual intercourse approximately 12 hours after ovulation will conceive a girl. The proponent of this theory was successful and finally gave birth to a girl on her seventh pregnancy.

The Whelan Method – This technique somehow contradicts what the Shettle’s theory states. Dr. Elizabeth Whelan, propenent of the Whelan Method posts it that Shettle’s method bases its assumptions on studies which are related to artificial insemination. She opposes Dr. Shettle’s by saying that couples who try to conceive the natural and old-fashioned way are more likely to have a baby girl especially when intercourse is done during a time close to ovulation.

Chinese Conception Chart – Also known as the Chinese Birth Chart is an at-home gender selection technique for couples who want to have a baby girl. The technique uses a chart which cross-references the baby’s date of conception and the mother’s current age. Studies have claimed that the chart is 90% accurate but still found no conclusive proof to date about how the method exactly works. If you plan of using this method, note that when calculating, the month of conception can be achieved using the Chinese lunar month while the mother’s age can be derived through her lunar age.

Over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements – it is believed that taking certain medications as well as supplements can help increase your chances of conceiving a girl. A good example for this is the Lydia Pinkham’s Herbal Compound. This supplement is said to help women conceive a baby girl by creating an acidic environment around the vagina which makes the sperm carrying Y chromosomes difficult to survive.

If you intend to use any of these methods, note that none of these techniques have been proven to be 100% sure. The same way that some couples use a free baby gender test to find out about their baby’s gender during the early weeks, the methods stated above lack of scientific basis.

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