The most exciting part of expecting a baby is knowing the gender. Apart from making sure that the infant is healthy, parents have preferred gender, especially for a first born. Commonly, fathers prefer to have a baby boy, while mothers opt a baby girl. Some couples want it to be a surprise, but others undergo an ultrasound to check the gender.
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On the other hand, the doctor also developed a process of choosing the baby’s gender upon conception. It is known as the “Shettles Method”. In 1971, he actually published a book named “How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby,” and was revised in 2011. Below are the steps summarizing the concept of the method and the steps that need to be followed.
The concept of the theory revolves upon the vulnerability of the male sperm (Y) versus the female egg (X). Acid easily destroys the Y which gives a higher chance to have a baby girl. The method’s objective is to utilize their characteristics.
There are two important factors that should be considered in the steps. First is the schedule of the intercourse.
The second factor is the position during intercourse. According to the theory, if the sperm is deposited near the woman’s entrance, Y easily gets destroyed, hence, the baby is more likely to be a girl. But, if the sperm is deposited in a deeper area,
The Shettles method claims 75-90% rate of effectiveness. But, whatever gender that a baby might have, it is more important for parents to be prepared in all aspects, so they can give the child a bright future and proper well-being. 🙂
Source: Wiki / TNP
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