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Subject: Re: planning for a male baby Answered By: tlspiegel-ga on 10 Jan 2006 14:14 PST Hi rwala, Thank you for your question. Please keep in mind that this answer is for information purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace sound medical advice from your physician or health care provider. Note the Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this page. ======== Low-Tech Ways to Choose Your Baby's Gender http://preconception.com/resources/articles/choosep2.htm ========= BabyHopes.com - How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby: http://www.babyhopes.com/choosesexofbaby.html The Method Best Supported by Scientific Evidence The Shettles Method Baby Gender Selection Book How to Conceive a Boy - Determining the Time of Ovulation: "Determining when you ovulate is vital when you are learning how to conceive a boy. Shettles recommends that you have sex as early as 24 hours before ovulation to no more than 12 hours past ovulation in order to increase your chances of conceiving a boy. Having sex too far in advance to ovulation will dramatically decrease your chances of conceiving a boy. The timing of intercourse in relation to ovulation is a vital factor in increasing your chances of having a boy.

Shettles suggests three specific ways in which to do this." [edited] "Frequency and Timing of Intercourse: Shettles says in order to increase the chances of having a boy, you should have sex now earlier than 24 hours before ovulation to 12 hours after ovulation. Intercourse closer to ovulation the faster but less robust Y (boy) sperm. The cervical mucus present at ovulation is less acidic and "slippery" enough to help the Y (boy) sperm reach the egg more quickly. Sexual Position: Shettles suggests that if you are trying to conceive a boy, deep penetration from your partner, preferably with the "doggy style" position, will deposit the sperm closer to the cervix giving the more aggressive and quicker moving "boy" sperm a head start to fertilizating the egg first. Sex and Orgasms: When trying to conceive a boy, Shettles suggests that orgasms during sex are a good thing as the body produces substances after orgasm that makes the vaginal environment more alkaline, which favors the "boy" sperm. The contractions which accompany an orgasm help move the sperm up and into the cervix, giving the "boy" sperm an extra chance at being available when your egg is available for fertilization. Considerations for the Men: Have your partner wear boxers. Wearing tight fitting underwear increases the heat levels around the testes and can, in turn, lower the sperm count. Wearing loose fitting underwear helps keep the testes cooler. Have your partner drink a caffeinated beverage right before sex. This makes the Y-Sperm more active." ========= Tried, But Not Always True - Methods to Choose Baby?s Sex Range From New Tech to Old Ideas http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/scitech/Living/gender_selection_methods_ 040419.html "Natural Methods Diet: To conceive a boy, the mother should consume foods high in sodium and potassium, and minimize her intake of calcium and magnesium. To conceive a girl, the mother should consume foods high in calcium and magnesium and avoid foods that are high in sodium and potassium. Timing: To have a boy, the Shettles technique recommends having sex no earlier than one day before and up to one-half day after ovulation.

To have a girl, he suggests having sex no later than two and one-half to three days prior to ovulation. Acidity: Some methods, including the home kit, GenSelect, claim that douching with an acidic or alkaline solution can tip the balance to having a boy or girl. The idea is a girl is more likely to be conceived in an acidic environment, while boys are more likely to be created in an alkaline one. Therefore, douching with vinegar (or specifically devised acidic solutions) is recommended for those wanting a girl, while douching with baking soda (or specifically devised alkaline solutions) is suggested for those wanting a boy." ========= To conceive a boy: http://www.ovulation-calendar.com/hlp-c04-conceiving-boy.html http://www.planbaby.com/calendarboy.html ========= Pregancy and Baby - Conception Choice http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancyandbaby/fertility/conception/qas/0,,4_17 3821,00.html "...you are more likely to conceive a boy if you don?t make love until ovulation, which is usually around fourteen days after the beginning of your last period. But I have to say that there?s no firm evidence to support this in practice." ========= Mirrot.co.uk - NATURAL SELECTION Can you choose the sex of your baby? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sexandhealth/kids/tm_objectid=16434247&method=full& siteid=94762&headline=natural-selection-name_page.html "PICK YOUR POSITION NOW for the fun bit! To conceive a boy, try deep penetration. According to Dr Shettles this ensures sperm are deposited near the opening of the cervix, where the alkaline conditions are more favourable to male sperm. The best position is rear entry. If you're trying for a girl, go for the missionary position, which is more likely to place sperm away from the opening of the cervix. Shallower penetration means sperm have further to travel to get to the cervix, passing through acidic secretions. Female sperm are hardier and more likely to survive. LADIES FIRST A WOMAN reaching orgasm first increases the flow of alkaline secretions in the vagina - best for male sperm. Contractions of the womb during orgasm also help propel sperm towards the cervix, giving male sperm a helping hand. The good news if you're trying for a boy is that multiple orgasms before your partner - are recommended. But it's bad news if you're trying for a girl, experts advise women to avoid orgasm! PRIME HIS SPERM

A HIGHER sperm count is associated with male sperm. This means if you're looking to conceive a boy, men need to keep things cool down below. If the groin gets too hot, it can lower sperm count so he should avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot baths and tight underwear. But don't raise the temperature if you're trying for a girl as this can lower the overall sperm count, affecting fertility. BE SEASONAL IF you're longing for a girl, scientists believe you can boost your chances by conceiving in the spring. In Western Europe, April is the best month for girls and you're more likely to conceive a boy in autumn. Researchers believe it is nature's way of giving boys a head start as newborn boys are often weaker and more vulnerable to infection. The seasonal difference means boys are less likely to face harsh winters. BE ASSERTIVE CONFIDENT women are more likely to have sons than daughters. Researchers believe assertive women have more testosterone, making them 80 per cent more likely to conceive a boy. More laidback women are more likely to have girls. Consult your GP before starting a pre-conception diet." ========= keyword search: how to conceive a boy choose sex of baby conception want a boy Shettles Method conceive a boy ========= Best regards, tlspiegel

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Subject: Re: planning for a male baby From: galincog-ga on 10 Jan 2006 11:09 PST There are no guarantees, but you might find this interesting: http://www.childbirth.org/articles/sex.html Subject: Re: planning for a male baby From: research_help-ga on 10 Jan 2006 12:45 PST Most of the "methods" to conceive a boy work about 50% of the time. Subject: Re: planning for a male baby From: equilen-ga on 10 Jan 2006 17:46 PST Isn't 50% your chances of getting a boy anyways, irregardless of the method you use? I mean, the proportion between male and female in the world is ~50-50 for a reason, right? Subject: Re: planning for a male baby From: research_help-ga on 11 Jan 2006 05:59 PST Yes, equilen-ga, your chances of randomly having a boy are about

50/50. Your chances of having a boy using the methods above is about 50/50. I guess I was being too subtle in pointing out that science has shown that these methods are not really effective. Ofcourse, you have 50% of the users who swear they work, because they happened to have the desired sex and you have the other 50% of users assuming that they did something wrong because it did not work. Subject: Re: planning for a male baby From: fannyjackson-ga on 28 Jan 2006 18:11 PST Check out http://www.storkselect.com and http://www.baby-genderselection.com They have a lot of infomation about gender selection