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Between Supporters and Opponents: Methods of Gender Selection Before Pregnancy

Between Supporters and Opponents: Methods of Gender Selection Before Pregnancy

Ancient Beliefs About Baby Gender Selection

In the distant past, no one could predict a baby's gender until birth,
and there was no way to ensure or even increase the chances of having a boy or a girl.

Scientifically, men have complete control over a baby's gender,
as they produce sperm carrying either the X or Y chromosome:

  • If an X-carrying sperm fertilizes the egg → the baby is a girl
  • If a Y-carrying sperm fertilizes the egg → the baby is a boy

🔬 A woman's egg only carries an X chromosome and does not influence the gender.


The Preference for Boys Throughout History

Throughout much of history and across many cultures, boys were the preferred gender.
Girls were often undervalued, and even today, boys are still more prized in some regions.

This cultural bias led to the rise of dozens of myths and folk practices
claimed to influence the gender of a child.


Popular Beliefs About Gender Selection

1. Diet:

  • To have a girl: Women were told to eat lots of vegetables, especially leafy greens like spinach and broccoli, and to avoid salt.
  • To have a boy: Eat red meat and salty foods.

☕ Men were advised to drink a strong cup of coffee one hour before intercourse to speed up Y-carrying sperm.


2. Vaginal pH Adjustment:

  • Vinegar douching was said to favor female sperm.
  • Baking soda douches were believed to favor male sperm.

3. Moon Phases and Timing:

It was believed that having sex during a full moon increased the chances of a boy.

📊 A study in India showed:

  • 42 women who conceived during ovulation at the full moon → 40 had boys
  • 40 women who conceived 3 days before the full moon → 13 had boys, 27 had girls

4. Ovulation Timing:

According to a popular theory:

  • To conceive a boy: Have intercourse on the day of ovulation
  • To conceive a girl: Have intercourse a few days before ovulation

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