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Baby Gender Miracle™
A Scientifically Researched 5-Step System

To Choosing the Gender of Your Baby Prior
to Conception With 97% Accuracy
By Dorothy Goodwin

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE 3
DISCLAIMER 4
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 11
HOW THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZED 13

MY STORY … 16
HOW THE BABY GENDER MIRACLE WORKS 21
CHAPTER TWO: 25
THE MORALITY, ACCURACY AND HISTORY OF GENDER SELECTION 25
REPRODUCTION 101 27
GETTING TO KNOW HIS SPERM 28
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HER EGGS 29
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE 30
OVULATION 32
HOW GENDER SELECTION WORKS 34
IS SEX SELECTION MORAL? 37
THE HISTORY OF GENDER SELECTION METHODS 39
THE ANCIENT GREEKS 40
DEMECRITIS AND ARISTOTLE 41
THE MIDDLE AGES 42
MODERN DAY MISCONCEPTIONS 42
THE FACTS OF LIFE: ALL ABOUT THE X AND THE Y 45
THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF ACCURATE GENDER SELECTION 49
CHAPTER THREE: 52
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING GENDER SELECTION 52

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RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS 53

THE BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE 54
SIMPLE STEPS TO CHARTING YOUR BBT 55
CHARTING YOUR TEMPERATURE 56
WHY DOES THE TEMPERATURE RISE? 57
CERVICAL PALPATION 58
HOW TO CHART CERVICAL CHANGES 59
OVULATION PREDICTOR TESTS 60
SALIVA & SECRETION TESTS 61
MORE SPECIALIZED MEDICAL PROCEDURES TO PREDICT OVULATION 62
INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION (IUI) 62
SPERM SAMPLES 63
INVITRO-FERTILIZATION (IVF) 64
OTHER FORMS OF EMBRYO TRANSFER 66
BABY GENDER SELECTION 101 67
THE DOWNSIDES OF SEX SELECTION 69
CHAPTER FOUR: 73
METHODS AVAILABLE FOR GENDER SELECTION – CHOOSING WHAT’S RIGHT

FOR YOU 73
THE PROS AND CONS OF THE SHETTLES METHOD 75

THE BENEFITS OF USING THE SHETTLES METHOD FOR GENDER SELECTION 75
THE NEGATIVES OF USING THE SHETTLES METHOD FOR SEX SELECTION 77
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SHETTLES METHOD 79
OTHER GENDER SELECTION METHODS (AND THEIR PROS AND CONS) 83
LOW TECH AND TIMING METHODS 83
THE O+12 METHOD 84
THE WHELAN METHOD 85
OTHER TIMING METHODS 88
WILLIAM JAMES 89
THE NIDDAH APPROACH 89
THE JONAS METHOD 90
HIGHER TECH SOLUTIONS 90
COMPARING THE SHETTLES METHOD WITH OTHER SEX SELECTION OPTIONS 92

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CHAPTER 5: 95
THE FIVE STEP BABY GENDER MIRACLE SYSTEM 95
STEP # 1: DECISIONS MAKING AND FINANCIAL CONCERNS REGARDING GENDER

SELECTION 96
CONSULTING WITH OTHERS ABOUT SEX SELECTION 96
FIND A SUPPORT GROUP 98
WHAT IF YOUR SPOUSE IS HESITANT ABOUT GENDER SELECTION? 98
THE FINANCIAL CONCERNS OF GENDER SELECTION 100
WAYS TO PAY FOR SEX SELECTION 102
ARE YOU READY FOR GENDER SELECTION? 104
STEP # 2: PREPARING THE IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CONCEPTION 108
FOR MEN 109
FOR WOMEN 110
GET PLENTY OF FATTY ACIDS 111
SCALE BACK ON ACIDIC FOODS 111
EAT PLENTY OF CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES 112
EAT ONLY ORGANIC AND HORMONE FREE MEATS 112
AVOID REFINED CARBOHYDRATES 113
AVOID DAIRY PRODUCTS 114
ELIMINATE CAFFEINE, NICOTINE AND ALCOHOL FROM YOUR DIET 114
AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY MEDICATIONS AND OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS 115
AVOID JUNK FOOD 115
ELIMINATE TOXINS 116
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISING CORRECTLY 121
CONTROL STRESS 122
SLEEP OPTIMIZATION 123
ACHIEVING BALANCE AND HARMONY WITHIN YOUR BODY 124
DETOXING YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHY PREGNANCY 136
STEP # 3 : HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR TIME OF OVULATION 144
READING YOUR BODY’S SIGNALS AND SIGNS 145
KEEPING A FERTILITY CHART 150
KITS, STICKS AND SOFTWARE THAT CAN HELP YOU PREDICT OVULATION BETTER 151
USING OVULATION PREDICTOR KITS 151
USING A SPIT TEST 152
FERTILITY MONITORS 153

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STEP # 4: DIETARY, ALKALINITY AND SUPPLEMENTATION MEASURES TO EMPLOY FOR

SUCCESSFUL GENDER SELECTION 155
THE ALKALINITY FACTOR IN GENDER SELECTION 155
TESTING YOUR PH LEVELS 156
ADJUSTING YOUR PH LEVELS 158
THE FOODS TO EAT 160
WHAT TO EAT FOR CONCEIVING A GIRL 164
WHAT TO EAT TO CONCEIVE A BOY 166
SUPPLEMENTATION FOR GIRLS 170
SUPPLEMENTS FOR CONCEIVING A BOY 171
STEP # 5: THE INTERCOURSE AND ORGASM FACTORS 173
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU WANT A GIRL 173
THE SPERM COUNT FACTOR 176
THE TEMPERATURE FACTOR FOR MALES 177
THE ABSTINENCE FACTOR 178
THE DOUCHING FACTOR 179
THE BIRTH CONTROL FACTOR 180
FEMALE ORGASM VS. MALE ORGASM 182
POSITIONS FOR INTERCOURSE 182
WHAT TO DO TO CONCEIVE A BOY 184
THE SPERM COUNT FACTOR 184
THE TEMPERATURE FACTOR FOR MALES 185
THE ABSTINENCE FACTOR 185
THE BIRTH CONTROL FACTOR 186
THE ORGASM FACTOR 187
POSITIONS OF INTERCOURSE END PENETRATION FACTORS FOR BOYS 188
APPENDIX 1: 191
OTHER METHODS OF SEX SELECTION? 191
ALL ABOUT MICROSORT 192

HOW MICROSORT WORKS 193
GETTING STARTED 195
HOW MUCH DOES MICROSORT COST? 197
ALL ABOUT THE ERRICSON METHOD 197
WHAT PGD HAS TO OFFER 198

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APPENDIX 2: 202
YOUR SEX SELECTION MENU 202
MEAL PLANS FOR HAVING A BABY GIRL 203

MONDAY: 203
TUESDAY: 203
WEDNESDAY: 204
THURSDAY: 205
FRIDAY: 205
SATURDAY: 205
RECIPES FOR CONCEIVING A GIRL 206
LASAGNA 206
LENTIL SOUP 207
CORN CHOWDER 208
TUNA LOAF 208
MEAL PLANS FOR HAVING A BOY 210
MONDAY: 210
TUESDAY: 210
WEDNESDAY: 210
THURSDAY: 211
FRIDAY: 211
SATURDAY: 211
RECIPES FOR CONCEIVING A BABY BOY 212
PINEAPPLE TOFU STIR-FRY 212
BEEF BARLEY SOUP 213
EASY EGGPLANT RECIPE 215
EASY SALMON PATTIES 215
EASY CUCUMBER SALAD 217
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 218
LINKS, RESOURCES AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH 221

Chapter One:
Introduction
What’s the first question out of every ones mouth when a new baby is born?
“Is it a boy or a girl?” Even the doctors and nurses make this important
announcement before telling the parents if the baby is okay or not.
Gender can be a real touchy subject amongst some people. Whether we
want to admit it or not, many of us have a preference as to whether a
pregnancy should result in a boy or a girl. True, the vast majority of parents
really do just want a healthy baby, but still that tugging toward a certain sex
are almost always there, leaning us one way or the other.
For some couples, this want (or need) for a certain sex child can become
overwhelming; even sending them off to specialists to help them determine
which embryos to keep when using Invitro-fertilization for sex selection.
Wrought with controversy, sex selection has taken a big hit amongst critics in
recent years as the technological advances in fertility make it more and more

possible to choose a baby’s sex. Although it may seem a bit extreme to turn
to medical science to ensure a boy over a girl (or vice versa), the truth is,
couples have been doing the same thing for years – albeit on a much less
scientific scale.
From taking herbs; making love during certain days of the moon’s cycle, to
using specific sexual positions while trying to conceive, couples worldwide
have been trying to increase their odds for a specific sex for centuries. Why?
There reasons for preferring a certain gender vary. For some, it is a matter
of breaking a cycle. A family with three girls may do whatever they can to
have a son to carry on the family name. While a couple with five boys may
yearn for a little girl to add to their family. Some couples want to even out
their families with one or two of each sex, giving siblings a playmate they can
better relate to. Others, however, may have more serious medical concerns
that they are trying to avoid. For instance, only males carry the recessive
gene for hemophilia (a severe and often life threatening bleeding disorder). If
a family which has been riddled with this dangerous genetic disease could
guarantee that no males are born for one generation, they could literally
wipe that problem from their gene pool. Now, that’s not a bad reason to
select the sex of an offspring.

Regardless of a couple’s reasoning for wanting to pick the sex of their next
child, the fact is that people have been trying to do just that for thousands of
years. Now, thanks to many modern advances, it has become scientifically
viable. Still, many opt to be surprised and let nature choose the sex of their
baby – and that’s okay.
But what if you and your spouse have a good reason for wanting a girl over a
boy this time around? Lucky for you there are choices! Yes, you can make it
much more plausible that you will conceive one sex over another, if you
follow the tips and suggestions in this book. From highly technical
procedures to simply gauging a woman’s alkalinity level, sex selection is
possible in today’s advanced fertility world.
How This Book is Organized
Not always a simple thing to do, sex selection can be rather complicated,
both physically and emotionally. That is why we have decided to offer helps
to our readers in all areas of this sensitive issue, thereby giving you more

than just an overview of the scientific advances which can help you choose
whether or not you give birth to a boy or a girl.
This book has been organized into four main sections in order to help you
better understand the natural methods available in gender selection.
The first section will tackle the tough topics of morality in relation to gender
selection. Sometimes a touchy subject, choosing the sex of a baby has a long
history, which will be covered here. Also, the basics of how nature chooses a
child’s sex will be discussed in detail as will as the consequences of using any
method to pick your child’s gender.
In Section Two we will go into even more details about the things you should
consider before attempting gender selection. It may sound nice to be able to
choose the sex of your baby, but it isn’t something everyone should consider.
Depending on your reasons for wanting one sex over another, you may or
may not be good candidates for the procedure. Take for instance, if having a
boy would cause undue stress or even depression in your life and
relationship. Yes, some people can get so wrapped up in the thought of
having one sex over another that they can not even bear to see the baby if it

is born the wrong sex. These are definitely questions you and your partner
need to ask yourselves before you decide to conceive at all.
This section will also discuss the tests and medical procedures available
these days in helping couples choose their child’s gender.
Section Three will go into greater detail about the methods available in
helping couples choose their child’s sex to help you decide which one is best
for you. One of the most popular baby gender methods used these days is
the Shettles Method, designed by renowned fertility specialist Landrun
Shettles, M.D., Ph.D. In this section, we will discuss this popular gender
selection method and compare it to other favorites among fertility
naturalists.
The last section of the book is considered the most important, offering an in-
depth guide to choosing your child’s sex the natural way. If you are one of
the thousands of couples who would like to increase your odds of choosing
your next child’s sex without the cost and complications of high tech
procedures, this simple 5 step method is for you! Beginning with a
discussion about the emotional impact of gender selection and then going on

to describe (in detail) how to promote the ideal physical environment for
conception, this ultra-safe system allows couples to prepare their bodies and
minds for the job ahead.
If you have considered gender selection for any length of time, the odds are
good that this isn’t the first book you have read on the subject. Most likely,
you have been researching the topic for some time and may even be
confused about what methods will work and which ones will not. Let me
assure you that the all-natural holistic approach featured here is a sure-fire
method that can give you the absolute best chance of getting the baby that
you want. How do I know? Because I’ve used it myself with great success…
My Story …
After several boys my husband and I longed for the quieter spirit of a little
girl to help round out our family. Don’t get me wrong, we love our boys and
would not trade any of them for a girl. But knowing that our limit for
childbearing was reaching its end (after 5 boys and 10 years we were getting
tired), we knew that we only has one or two chances left to get our little girl.

We asked ourselves if we should just adopt. That way we would know exactly
what gender we would get. That was a nice idea, but I had so many fears
about getting a child only to have the birth mother come back and claim it as
her own or bringing a child into our home only to find out later that it had
irreparable damage due to its mother’s alcohol or drug abuse during the
pregnancy. Were these risks we were willing to take? Was there another
option? Could we conceive our own child and still be guaranteed a girl?
A little research started to uncover some amazing facts about the advances
in medical technology that yes, could give us the girl we wanted. But, the
more we looked into these expensive procedures, the more concerned we
became. My husband and I couldn’t help but wonder if we were playing God
with this decision just a little too much.
Then my husband stumbled across some interested facts about how the
body reacts to certain conditions which can increase (or decrease) your
chances of conceiving one sex over the other.
“Why don’t we do more research about these safe all-natural methods of
gender selection and then let nature handle it,” he suggested. Sure, we

wanted a girl but if it failed and we were gifted with another boy we would
love him just the same. A healthy baby was our end result, and we couldn’t
shake the feeling that if we left it totally up to human science we may be
forfeiting that important ingredient in our baby journey.
So began 18 long months of researching every myth, wives tale and
naturopathic method for conceiving a girl. What we learned was amazing.
Our bodies really do work in an amazing way and yes, it seemed as if (under
the right circumstances) we could get that girl we wanted.
It took a while to sift through all of the information we had gathered and
produce a detailed plan to follow, but finally it was finished and we were
ready to give it a try. To our utter amazement we conceived a child in less
than 2 months (earlier pregnancies had taken longer).
Apprehensive at first, we opted not to get an ultrasound at 20 weeks to
determine the sex of our unborn child. What if it was a boy? Would we be
disappointed? So we decided to wait until we could actually hold that little
bundle of joy in our arms to find out the fate of its gender. That way, we
reasoned, who can be disappointed looking into the face of any newborn?

Delivery day came. Although we were anxious and exited to meet our new
baby, I have to admit that I was downright terrified that our quest for a girl
would end in failure. Although I tried to act as if a boy would be fine (and
honestly another little guy would have been fine), I also hid a small pink
blanket in the bottom of my suitcase, praying that it would be used in a few
days to bring home our daughter.
You can’t imagine our excitement when the doctor yelled out “hey I haven’t
been able to give you guys one of these before – it’s a girl!” Our plan had
worked. We had our precious baby girl!
Those first weeks were wonderful as our family now felt complete. Imagine
our surprise when 14 months later another girl joined our clan. Our gender
selection methods had worked again.
Now it was time to see if we were onto something other couples could use to
pick the sex of their baby. Hesitantly we shared our 5 step plan with a few
friends, who saw results were similar to ours. Only one couple failed to

conceive the gender they were striving for and they later confessed that they
hadn’t followed the plan as closely as we had instructed.
Next, we offered our plan to other couples all over the world via our blog. It
only took a few months before dozens and dozens of reports started filing in
telling us that their ultrasounds were confirming pregnancies containing just
the gender they were after! That’s when we knew that we had developed a
plan that could –and would – work for most people.
Our next step? Putting our findings into an easy-to-follow format. That’s
when “The Baby Gender Miracle Book” was born. You are now holding our
newest baby: our book. Now that you know why we wrote this book and
how it actually came to be, let’s move onto to explaining exactly how the
Miracle Guide works…

How the Baby Gender Miracle
Works
The Baby Gender Miracle Book is a 5-step approach to choosing your baby’s
sex.
The Baby Gender Miracle Book is more than an overview of how gender
selection works. It is also a simple to follow program that has been designed
to guide you through the journey toward parenthood.
The first step involves helping you make the decision regarding gender
selection. Not for everyone, it is important to understand why you want to
choose the sex of your next baby and what the emotional repercussions of
such a decision might be.
Step #2 begins by explaining the importance of optimizing your reproductive
system before trying to conceive if you want to try and get one sex over the
other. This includes discussions on achieving balance and harmony within
the system and detoxifying your body for a healthy pregnancy.

In step 3 of the program, couples will learn how to predict ovulation, which
will ultimately help them to conceive at just the right moment to help the
sperm with a certain sex chromosome to make it to the egg for fertilization
first. Tools, kits, methods and charts will all be explained in detail to make
ovulation predication as easy as possible.
How alkaline a woman’s body is at the time of conception is extremely
important to whether or not male producing or female producing sperm
finish out their journey to the egg where it can be fertilized. In step 4 you will
learn the importance of diet and supplementation in keeping the alkalinity in
the body just right for a better chance at getting a boy or a girl.
Finally, in step 5, both partners will learn the roles that intercourse and
orgasm have in gender selection. This section will give you both step by step
instructions on what to do (and not do) when trying to conceive a certain sex
child. Charting, sperm, abstinence, male and female organism and sexual
positions will all be detailed to increase your chances of getting the gender
you are hoping for.

As detailed as we tried to be when compiling this book, there are always
some lingering questions by readers when reading any type of detailed
manual. For this reason, we have included these important appendices at
the back of the book:
• The Reasons to Choose (or not choose) High tech gender Selection
methods
• All About MicroSort
• All About the Erricson Methods
• PGD Basics
• Sample Meal Plans and recipes to ensure having a girl or boy baby
• Glossary of Important Terms
• Important Links & Resources
Having a baby can be a happy and exiting time. Planning for a boy or a girl
only adds to the excitement. But, before you begin the journey of gender
selection, it is vital that you completely understand what it is all about and
how to handle the situation safely. This book will guide you through every
step of the process in the most natural way possible.

Ready to learn how to get that little girl or rowdy boy? Whether you are after
a prince or a princess does not matter. We are going to help you achieve
your goals and get the gender that best fits your family right now. You are
only 5 simple steps away from having the baby you dream of …

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Chapter Two:
The Morality, Accuracy
and History of Gender
Selection
Gender selection is nothing new. Generation after generation has tried to
find their own ways of ensuring that they would conceive a certain sex child.
Some couples want a son while others want a daughter. It really does not
matter which end of the gender roller coaster that you are on; the fact is that
there are couples like you who would like to predetermine the sex of their
baby.
One of the biggest questions couples ask when it comes to pre-selecting the
sex of their next child is: “Is sex selection right? Is it moral?”
That is for each individual couple to decide. But the fact remains that if you
are honest -- really, really honest -- the odds are good that you too want a

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certain sex child (otherwise you would not be reading this book). Maybe you
and your partner have kept your quest a secret for fear of backlash from
friends and family. Maybe you are reading this book in secret, (even from
your spouse), hoping to learn how to ensure a specific gender at conception.
I don’t care who you are or why you would rather raise a boy or a girl. My job
is to help you have a successful conceptive and gender selection outcome.
The good news is that there are plenty of solid and effective ways to choose
the sex of your next baby.
But first let’s talk about some of the nitty gritty details of gender selection
and some of the conflicts that may arise because of your choice.

Reproduction 101
It’s time to learn how babies are made!
Man + woman = baby
Sperm + egg = pregnancy
This is the absolute simplest way to explain how babies are made. Oh you
wanted a little more information than that? Okay. Let’s dig a little deeper
into the basics of human reproduction (without turning this book into a
boring 10th grade health lesson).
Human reproduction is a completely normal act. For most couples it is
simple and straightforward – until sex selection enters the picture. Then
suddenly, the need to completely understand how the body works and how
conception happens on a more intricate level comes into play. After all, if
you do not know exactly what your body is doing at each stage of the
process, you will be unable to conceive the gender that you are after.

By better understanding each partner’s role in conception, you will be better
able to sort through the various methods of sex selection and choose one
that will not only be effective, but that you are comfortable with.
Getting to Know His Sperm
An adolescent boy begins to make sperm as soon as puberty hits and
continues to do so until he dies. Unlike a woman, who only has a specified
amount of time to conceive a baby, a man can continue to impregnate his
partners throughout his entire lifetime. Age, does however, affect the quality
of his sperm and could increase the chances of a miscarriage if indeed they
are too old.
It takes about three months for a man to produce mature sperm. That makes
his preconception diet and lifestyle very important since what he eats and
drinks today will continue to affect the quality of his sperm for as long as 90
days.
A healthy sperm is divided into two main parts: the head and the tail. The tail
is what helps propel the sperm through the cervix and toward the awaiting

egg. The head, on the other hand is very important since it contains the
chromosomes for child it may help to create.
Sperm contains exactly half of the genes a baby gets at conception. These
are continued within chromosomes, of which there are 22, plus either an X or
a Y chromosome. It is these X (the girl chromosome) and the Y (the boy
chromosome) which determines whether a woman will carry and give birth
to a girl or a boy baby. Since the female partner only has X chromosomes, it
is up to the man and his sperm which gender the pregnancy will result in.
What You Need to Know About Her Eggs

The most important thing to remember when it comes to the female egg in
regards to gender selection is that the woman (and her egg) has absolutely
no say in whether a boy or a girl baby are conceived!
Girls are born with all of the eggs they can ever produce safely stored in their
ovaries. As they mature, female hormones help to create a monthly cycle in
which one egg is released each month for fertilization.

Since these eggs only contain X (girl) chromosomes, it is impossible for a
female to determine which gender she will incubate. That decision is solely
up to the sperm which reaches the egg for fertilization. Since male sperm can
contain either an X chromosome or a Y chromosome, the decision regarding
gender really rests in which is the strongest sperm and makes it to its final
destination first.
Understanding the Impact of the
Menstrual Cycle
For women, the menstrual cycle can be a real nuisance, causing havoc in
their lives for a week each month. For men, it is something to ridicule and
make fun of as his partner changes from a loving spouse to a madwoman on
a hormone high. But, the menstrual cycle is meant for so much more than to
create chaos in our lives. It is the process that readies the female body for
conception.
During the menstrual cycle, the uterus has one job to do: develop a thick
nurturing lining for a fertilized egg to grow.

The pituitary glands produce hormones which signal the ovaries to release
an egg into the fallopian tubes, where it travels to the uterus. If all goes as
planned, a male sperm will make its way to the egg in time to be fertilized
and attach to the lining already prepared.
If, however, fertilization does not occur in time, the uterus begins to contract,
flushing the unfertilized egg and shedding the lining it has created. The
result is a bloody flow called a menses. This bleeding time typically lasts
from 3-7 days.
This entire menstrual cycle process takes about one month (or 28 days) to
complete; and then it begins again. Month after the month, the body does
the exact same thing until a pregnancy finally occurs.
Why is the menstrual cycle so important to sex selection? Sure, it is necessary
for a pregnancy to occur but there is much more. In order to pre-select the
sex of a baby before it is even conceived, it is essential for a couple to be able
to pinpoint the exact day of ovulation.

Ovulation
Ovulation is a multi-step process which begins with the pituitary gland
excreting certain hormones and chemicals and ending with the release of a
mature egg form the ovaries. Here is a basic rundown of how the entire
process works.
Step One: The Hormone Release

Once the menses (or monthly bleeding time has ended), a woman’s pituitary
gland goes into action. This is the time when her body begins secreting FSH -
- a follicle-stimulating hormone -- to help prepare the uterus for next month’s
possible pregnancy.
Step Two: Egg Maturation

During the days when the pituitary gland releases FHS into the system, a
dozen or so antral follicles (fluid filled sacs surrounding the egg), begin to
grow in order to mature one egg for release later in the cycle.

Step Three: The Uterus Prepares

As estrogen is released into the system, the ovary signals the uterus to begin
preparing for a possible implantation. The uterus responds by beginning to
thicken.
Step Four: The Egg Matures

In normal cases, one follicle grows faster than the others, producing more
estrogen, causing FSH to decrease and the smaller follicles to stop growing.
This signals the pituitary gland to release an LH surge, which makes the egg
inside the dominant follicle mature.
Step Five: The Egg Is Released

This LH surge causes the follicle to burst, releasing the egg, which is picked
up by one of the fallopian tubes. This is called ovulation.
Step Six: Pregnancy Occurs

If all goes as planned, the mature egg will meet up with an eager sperm,
resulting in an embryo that will now begin to travel down the fallopian tubes,
toward the safety of the womb, where it will implant and grow for the next
nine months.

How Gender Selection Works

As you will discover as you navigate your way through the processes of
gender selection found within these pages, picking the sex of your baby can
be done in a variety of ways. There are high tech methods which require the
removal of the woman’s eggs and the examination of her partner’s sperm;
conception within a Petri dish using on boy or girl sperm; and then insertion
into the uterus for a pregnancy that results in the “right’ sex baby.
But as you will soon learn, these high tech methods (although effective), are
not necessary. There are simpler and more natural ways of ensuring that you
get pregnant with one sex over another. This requires understanding the
differences between girl sperm and boy sperm and understanding how they
each travel toward the awaiting egg.
For instance, I bet that you did not know that:
• A male sperm is smaller and can move faster than a female sperm?
This means that it may make it to the egg faster, especially when

vaginal secretions are less alkaline during the pre-ovulation/early-
ovulation time.
• Female sperm are heartier, which means they tend to survive longer in
the woman’s body. Therefore, intercourse a few days before ovulation
may result in those female sperm making it to the egg for fertilization.
• A more acidic environment tends to kill off male sperm; while a more
alkaline environment kills off female sperm. Thus, knowing when the
female body is more acidic versus alkaline can help you better choose
the sex of your baby.
• Men with low sperm counts tend to have more female producing
sperm than male producing ones.
Of course, each of these factors does play some role in which sperm
make it to the awaiting egg to fertilize it and which never complete their
journey. But, can you alter these factors to ensure that you give birth to a
boy rather than a girl (or vice versa)? We will learn how to do just that
later.
While the timing of ovulation and intercourse seem to be a main indicating
factor in gender selection, there are other methods that seem to offer good
results. Controlling the diet is another. There has been other research which

indicates that diet can also play a role in helping couples choose the sex of
their next baby. No, that doesn’t mean that if you only eat carrots, for
instance, that you will be guaranteed a girl. But, there is some evidence that
shows that certain food types (alkaline vs. acidity) can help certain sperm on
their journey; while others may hinder it – and this can give you a better
chance of fertilizing that egg with a certain sex sperm. Some scientists
speculate that certain diets may help in the gender selection process by:
• altering the membrane of the egg, making one type of sperm easier to
penetrate it
• certain diets tend to make the body more acidic or more alkaline,
which may attack certain sperm
• by altering the woman’s chemical make-up, making it more friendly to
one type of sperm than another
• or a certain diet may alter a woman’s immune system, thus having an
affect on how it “treats” certain sperm.
Lastly, sex positions are often considered a viable way to choose the sex of a
pregnancy. For centuries, couples have opted to use one position over
another to guarantee the sex of a baby. Science does back up some positions
over others when it comes to sex selection. So, we will look at the biological

factors that may help verify the results thousands of people have recorded
within their own families to see if there is indeed any truth to the notion that
the way you have sex can indeed guarantee a certain sex child.
Selecting the gender of a baby isn’t always easy; and no method is 100%
foolproof. But there are many ways to increase your chances of conceiving
one sex over another; as you will soon learn in more detail.
Is Sex Selection Moral?

You already have four boys and you yearn for a little girl; or maybe the girls
in your family tree have a higher incidence of a certain disease, so you would
rather conceive a boy to spare a daughter of years of illness and pain. Most
couples have a good reason to choose the gender of their next child, still
society often frowns upon gender selection. Why? To many, it means playing
God; while to others it simply means that you would love one child more
than another.
Couples who choose gender selection as a viable way to increase their odds
of conceiving a certain sex child know that these concerns are false. They

would love any child (boy or girl), but simply prefer to enhance the odds of a
certain sex during this stage of their lives.
Their decision may be a private one, but unfortunately, often becomes public
as they begin to research the topic and ultimately choose to bring it up to
their doctor. With so many people seemingly against the process, it is
legitimate to ask yourself, “Is Sex Selection Moral?”
Each person (and couple) has their own definition of morals, which they must
live by. For some people, choosing the sex of a baby seems to be wrong
somehow so they call it immoral. Yet, if done for the right reasons – and in
the right manner – most scientists, clergyman and parents agree that pre-
conception sex selection is not an immoral act.
Notice here, the word pre-conception. This means that if you change your
diet, your sexual potion or even try Invitro-fertilization to get the gender you
want, then the process is a moral one. But, if you take sex selection a step
further and either destroy embryos that are the “wrong sex” or have an
abortion when you discover that the baby you are carrying is not the right
gender, the process becomes immoral

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has generally embraced pre-
conception sex selection, as did the Catholic Church when the head of their
Family Life Bureau in new York said this: … certain sex selection methods are
acceptable “as long as the intent of these efforts is not to prevent pregnancy
or harm or destroy fetuses…”
So, when trying to determine whether or not gender selection is moral, ask
yourself this important question: “how far am I willing to go to get that girl or
that boy?” It is within that answer that you will find your own level of
morality.
The History of Gender Selection
Methods
Trying to conceive a certain sex child is nothing new. People have been
doing it for thousands of years. In ancient times local herbalists often
prescribed tonics, herbs and specialized douches to help guarantee the sex
of a certain child. Village elders and shamans would also instruct couples on
when to have sex (during a full moon) or how (with the man’s boots on or

with one testicle tied to only allow sperm to come from one side). Some of
these couples succeeded in getting the gender they wanted despite their
efforts; while others failed miserably. And no wonder. None of these so-
called cures offered any scientific proof as to how to select the gender of a
baby. Why, the Chinese actually believed for centuries that the mother could
change the sex of her baby while it was in utero! Preposterous! And so are
many of the so-called cures for gender selection used throughout history.
Even so, let’s take a look at the history of gender selection to see what the
ancients got right – and what they got wrong. After reading this, you will be
glad you live during a time of scientific breakthroughs that can indeed help
you in your search, other than offer the false hopes of centuries ago.
The Ancient Greeks

The Greeks were well advanced in medicine and science compared to their
world counterparts. Still they managed to get this whole gender selection
thing wrong.
After dissecting a multitude of animals (who happened to have two uterus), it
was determined that humans also have two uteruses’. Why would we
women need two? According to the Greek theory: one was meant to house

boy babies and the other to house girl babies Therefore, all you had to do
was get conception to happen in the correct uterus. Easier said than done.
No one knows why, but the right uterus was selected as the “boy’s house”
and the left “the girls house.” Once this discovery was made, couples were
encouraged to have intercourse on one side or the other to ensure the right
gender outcome.
Demecritis and Aristotle

Both ahead of their time, Demecritis and Aristotle came upon the notion that
both men and women made sperm and the strongest sperm would result in
a child. Of course female sperm were produced by the woman and male by
the man.
Aristotle believed that the way to ensure that the right sperm made it to the
egg was to show more vigor during intercourse than your partner. However,
even this type of excitement could not guarantee the right sex if the winds
weren’t blowing correctly. In one paper, Aristotle wrote, “more males are
born if copulation takes place when a north wind blows rather than a south
wind.”

The Middle Ages

When it came to gender selection in the Middle Ages, superstitions was the
rule. Here are just some of the faulty ideas exercised during this time period
in history:
• drinking a mixture of wine and lion’s blood before engaging in
intercourse under a full moon would ensure a son
• In Sweden, young brides were said to bring a young boy into tier bed
the night before their wedding in order to ensure that they would
conceive a son the next night.
• In Yugoslavia newly married couples would bring a young boy into
their bed while copulating to ensure a son would be conceived.
• In Germany, men took axes to bed for a son.
• In Austria, the midwife was ordered to bury some of the afterbirth
under a nut tree to ensure that the next child would be a boy.
Modern Day Misconceptions

You may be chuckling at some of the antics ancient peoples went to in their
gender selection process, but wait: modern day folk had a few of their own

misconceptions. Until just the last 20 years or so, many people practiced
some of the same rituals as the ancients to help pick the sex of their next
child.
For instance, in the 1800’s it was believed that if a woman ate sweets during
her pregnancy she would give birth to a girl; but if she ate a lot of manly
foods like red meet, the bay would be a boy.
As late as 1899 a book entitled Suggestion: The Secret of Sex, was printed
explaining how men could (and should) hypnotize their wives, implanting the
suggestion of one sex over another before planting their own seed within the
woman. It was advised, that the women show as little participation in the act
as possible.
By the early 20th century, the idea of right and left came back to the forefront,
with one expert claiming that the right ovary produced boys while the left
produced girls and since the eggs alternated where they came from, having
sex during only girl months or boy months would produce the correct sex
offspring.

In the 1970’s astrological charts were used with vigor as the newest and best
way to select a baby’s gender.
In less than 20 years, scientists had begun the search for ways to cure
infertility using Invitro-fertilization, which of course led to more advances in
scientifically-based gender selection. Today, with more knowledge than our
predecessors, we have been able to develop effective, safe and less
embarrassing methods at choosing the sex of our babies than in nay other
time in human history.

The Facts of Life: All About the X
and the Y
No matter what method of gender selection you ultimately choose, there is
one thing you must absolutely learn – the difference between those X sperm
and those Y sperm.
It is no secret nowadays that a man’s sperm determines the sec of a baby.
Sure, there are factors within a female’s body that may help one type of
sperm make it to the egg than another; but in the end it is the sperm that
determines whether or not you conceive a girl or a boy.
Having a solid grasp on the workings of Mother Nature is an essential tool to
proper gender selection.
Although scientists speculated that a man’s sperm had a great deal to do
with sex selection for more than 100 years, it was not until the 1950’s when
scientists discovered that the X chromosome (found in the sperm) always
developed into a girl baby and the Y always into a boy baby. This amazing
discovery was just the link researchers needed to begin the process of

figuring out how couples could indeed pre-select the gender of their baby
even before conception occurred!
A female egg emerges from the ovaries and begins its descent into the
fallopian tube on this way to the uterus where it can be implanted (if
fertilized) to make a baby. As we have already discussed, this egg contains
only X (or girl) chromosomes. What does that mean? The X egg must meet
up with an X sperm in order to produce a girl. But, if a Y sperm makes it way
there first, a boy will result in the pregnancy.
It is amazing to think that with each ejaculation a man can insert as many as
one billion sperm into his partner’s vagina. A billion – wow! With such a
great army on the attack, it would seem impossible that a pregnancy does
not occur. Bu alas, the vast majority of these sperm will never even get close
to the egg released within the woman’s body. Most will get lost or die during
the journey. That leaves a very small number making it to their destination;
but even fewer still will be able to detect the egg it is after. Still, it only takes
some to penetrate the shell for a pregnancy to occur. But which one will it
be? And with so many looking for that egg how in the world can a couple

help the right one (and X or a Y) get there first? To answer that question you
have to understand a bit about each type of sperm.
When you look at sperm under a microscope you will notice several things:
1. there are more male sperm than female sperm (that may explain why
more boys are usually born very year than girls)
2. girl sperm are bigger and stronger than boy sperm
3. boy sperm move much more quickly than girl sperm
So, what makes this important when it comes to pre-conception gender
selection? Well, if you understand that male sperm can move quickly
through an alkaline environment (found right at the time of ovulation and
slightly before and after), but die quickly in a more acidic environment
(days before and after ovulation), you can understand the necessity of
intercourse right at the time of ovulation.
Greeted by a friendlier alkaline environment of secretions, the smaller
and faster boy sperm can outrun those X or female sperm in the race to
the egg.

Wait a day or so after ovulation and the women’s female secretions will
become much more acidic, striking down those Y sperm cells and allowing
more of the slower, yet stronger X sperm to make their way toward the
awaiting egg. This will result in a girl baby.
With this knowledge it would make sense that an X sperm that is released
2 days before ovulation and survives the journey will be the first on the
scene when the mature egg is released. Even if intercourse happens on
ovulation day, there will already be an X sperm waiting in the fallopian
tube. The lesson here? If you want to be sure of a boy, hold off on any
intercourse until as close to ovulation as you can to give those fast boys
the best chance of beating those female sperm to the finish line!

The Potential Consequences of
Accurate Gender Selection
When couples first consider gender selection some of the common
problems they may be faced with are what their reactions will be if their
quest for a certain sex child fails.
It is important to ask yourself (and your partner) if having the “wrong sex”
will undermine your feelings for the child you do welcome into your
family. In some places of the world, infanticide is common when the
wrong sex child is born.
While this is not the case in the U.S., there is some concern amongst
gender selection critics, that when the process fails, parents are more apt
to treat the child differently or fail to love the child in the same way they
would have the “right sex.”
Consider your own feelings before going forward in your gender selection
quest. If you believe that you or your spouse cannot love a child born

opposite of your expectations, then you may want to rethink your
position in the mater.
Here is another consequence of gender selection: the health of the baby.
Some researchers believe that females are born at times because they
are stronger. This can leave a couple heartbroken when they get that
“boy baby” only to discover he has serious medical issues – or he even
dies soon after birth. Let me explain.
Nature has a wonderful way of protecting itself and ensuring its survival
when left to its own devices. But, when we interrupt nature in order to
get what we want, we sometimes create bigger problems.
Here are some facts: Since female sperm cells seem to be stronger than
male cells, pregnancies that result in a female child are generally healthier
than male pregnancies. More male miscarriages and stillbirths are
reported than female ones and infant death rates are higher in males
infants than females. So, while you may ensure that a male child is
conceived, you may not be ensuring the health and strength of that
pregnancy.

Of course these are only two of the consequences of gender selection
that must be considered. We will talk about more in the future. But for
now, consider the risks of undergoing this process before you ever begin.
Getting a girl or a boy is one thing; but getting the healthiest and
strongest child possible is quite another.

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Chapter Three:
Things to Consider
Before Attempting
Gender Selection
There is a lot to consider when choosing the sex of your baby. The method
to use is one of them. With a variety of gender selection methods available
these days, it is important to pick the one you and your partner feel most
comfortable with. Once you have chosen, the procedures can be varied,
except for one thing: almost every gender selection method relies on
accurately determining when ovulation is occurring.
Determining ovulation is the one factor that every gender selection process
requires. It usually occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle (about
day 14, but that is not always the case. Miscalculate by just a few days and
you can thwart your efforts of selecting the sex of your baby. So how can

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you determine the exact time of ovulation? There are several ways to do so.
Here are just a few:
Recognizing the Signs

As is the case with just about everything in the human body, ovulation rarely
occurs without some sort of outward sign that it is about to (or is) happening.
Here are just a few things to look for when predicating ovulation:
• Watch the calendar: while some women ovulate early and others late,
the average time is around day 14 of the menstrual cycle.
• Check vaginal fluids: Mucus discharge usually becomes heavier,
thinner, clearer and stretcher right before and during ovulation.
• Check the cervix: a woman’s cervix becomes softer and slightly open
when she ovulates. This can be felt with the tips of the fingers. Of
course you will have to check the cervix at other times of the month so
you can tell the difference in the way it feels during ovulation. When
you are not ovulating, the cervix remains further back in the uterus
and feels harder, plus it is tightly closed.
• Take note of any abdominal pain: it is not uncommon for some
women to experience sharp pains in their abdomen when ovulating.

• Check for spotting: some women experience slight spotting when they
ovulate
• Notice an increase in headaches: the surge of hormones during this
time can cause headaches in some women.
• Bloating
• Breast tenderness and swelling
The Basal Body Temperature

One of the absolute best ways to figure out when you ovulate is to track your
basal body temperature. What is your Basal Body Temperature? Simply put,
it is the temperature of your body at rest. As your hormones change and
your body prepares itself for ovulation, this BBT tends to rise sharply,
indicating that ovulation is about to – or is – occurring.
It is best to take the BBT right away in the morning before even getting out of
bed. A regular thermometer can be used, but one that indicates
temperature changes by 1/10th of a degree works best.

Once you begin to chart your morning temperatures, you will begin to see
definite rise and fall throughout your cycle. These changes will show you
exactly when you ovulate.
Keep in mind that most women experience slight fluctuations in their
temperature (by about 1/10th of a degree) from day to day. This is normal.
When your temperature rises .2 degrees higher than any temperature taken
in the last 6 days, and it stays elevated for three consecutive days, you can
usually assume that you have ovulated. By tracking this temperature rise for
several months, you should be able to predict when you ovulate each month.
Simple Steps to Charting Your BBT

You know the importance of charting your Basal Body temperature, but
what’s the best and easiest way to ensure that you’re doing it correctly? Try
following these simple steps:
1. First, get the right instrument – glass basal body thermometers are BEST.
2. Begin on the first day of your temperature (use the attached chart).

3. Be sure to shake down the thermometer before you go to bed.
4. As soon as you wake up in the morning, take your temperature for 5
minutes before getting out of bed, smoking, eating, or drinking.
5. Record your temperature on the chart by placing a black dot on the
temperature line in the correct date column.
6. Draw a line between yesterday’s temperature dot and today’s dot.
7. Mark days you have sex by circling the dot.
8. Record and reasons for temperature fluctuations (a cold, fever,
medications or even a lack of sleep) with a star.
9. Start a new chart the day your period begins.
Charting Your Temperature

The easiest way to chart your BBT is to use a series of dots placed on the
graph. Start by placing a dot on the graph on the spot corresponding to each
day’s temperature. Join the dots of consecutive days. If you do not take your
temperature one day, do not join the dots across that day. Also write out the
temperature numerically in the space provided.

Why Does the Temperature Rise?

As we already discussed, Ovulation causes your progesterone levels to rise,
which generates more body heat. This is what causes the BBT to increase.
Your temperature won’t (and can’t) go up without ovulation, so be sure to
look for a strong prolonged rise.
Here are some of the most common scenarios to watch out for when
charting your Basal Body temperature:
A Sloping Rise: Temperatures do not have to change abruptly to indicate
ovulation. A gradual incline (or sloping rise) is efficient. Watch for a gentle
curve over a three to four day time span as the temperature rises to indicate
ovulation.
A Slow Rise: Similar to a sloping rise, a slow rise may be indicated by a
steady shift of temperature in small increments of one tenth of a degree
Fahrenheit over a 4-5 day period.

A Fallback Rise: In a fallback rise pattern the temperature rises
significantly and abruptly as you would expect, followed by a dip before
rising again and remaining higher throughout the Luteal menstrual phase.
A Staircase Rise: When temperatures rise in a staircase pattern, it stays
steady or may even slightly decrease and then rise and stay steady again
until reaching the elevated level. This can take a couple of days.
Triphasic Charting: Showing three levels of temperatures (pre-ovulation;
ovulation; and post ovulation), A Triphasic chart is usually used to detect
pregnancy.
Cervical Palpation
Changes in the way your cervix feels can also tell you when you ovulate –
especially when used in conjunction with the basal body temperature – since
most of the time the cervix feels firm and dry and easy to reach. It will also
feel closed. The closer to ovulation you get, the softer and wetter it will feel.
It may also feel as if it is creeping further and further into the vagina toward
the uterus. During ovulation it can actually move an entire inch deeper into

the pelvis. Plus, it will feel open to the touch – you will actually be able to
stick your finger into it! This allows the sperm to make their way through.
When it is the softest and hardest to reach, you are ovulating.
So, how do you check each of these items? Start by using the same position
each time (putting one foot on a low stool is best) and inserting your finger
all the way into your vagina (reaching up and back) until you feel the top.
Your cervix can be felt on the underside of the tip of your finger. If you do not
feel your cervix, try pressing on your lower abdomen. (Just be sure to do this
each time you do a cervix check since consistency is vital for accurate
charting.
How to Chart Cervical Changes

Charting your cervical changes will take a couple of months since it will likely
take some time for you to recognize true ovulation changes.
It is easiest to draw the changes of the cervix on a chart. Use a dot to signify
a closed cervix; a circle for an open cervix.

If the cervix is low in the vaginal canal, draw it low in the space for cervical
observations. If the cervix is high up the vaginal canal, draw it higher up in
the space for cervical observations.
Next, write Firm if the cervix is firm and soft if the cervix is soft.
Finally, go over your charts after a few months looking for patterns. You will
notice a distinct pattern to the changes in your cervix and that will help you
better determine ovulation. Next, double check with your BBT to see if both
results match.
Ovulation Predictor Tests

While professional ovulation predictor tests can be taken at your doctor’s
office or clinic, most people prefer to sue the over-the-counter variety
available at their local drugstore. Much more accurate then in the past, these
boxed kits are very good at predicting ovulation in most healthy women.
Those who suffer with infertility issues may find them more difficult to use,
but at this time we are assuming there are no fertility issues to worry about.

Very simple to use, these at-home tests use daily urine samples to detect a
surge in the luteinizing hormone (LH) which is released at the time of
ovulation. It may take several days (or even cycles0 to see a rise in LH levels
–especially if your cycle is not considered “normal.” For instance, most tests
suggest starting testing on day 12 or so since most women ovulate around
day 14. But, if you ovulate around day 9 or 10 or even 17 or 20, you may not
see that rise by checking your urine between days 12-15. In that case you will
have to try again the following month, extending the testing period. In
addition, ovulation can vat if the woman has been ill, overly stressed, etc., so
it is important tot rack ovulation for several months to obtain an accurate
dating. Still, when used correctly, Ovulation predictor kits are very accurate.
Saliva & Secretion Tests

There is a microscope type test that can help to detect ovulation using a
woman’s saliva and/or vaginal secretions.
It is conducted by placing a drop of either fluid in a small microscope lens
which can be purchased for under $50. When looking through the device,
the fluid’s pattern can be seen. If it looks like a fern plant, you are ovulating.

Compared to other ovulation predictor tests, the device is extremely accurate
and easy to use; and since it can be re-used hundreds of times, you can take
a reading as often as you like without any additional cost.
Other types of fertility monitors are a bit more high-tech and can record data
as well as predict ovulation using the same type of bodily fluids as the
microscope device. These ovulation machines are pretty pricey though and
require the purchase of testing strips. That said, they can be very effective.
More Specialized Medical
Procedures to Predict Ovulation

In addition to these more homeopathic (and private) ovulation detectors are
more high tech procedures which must be handled in a doctor’s clinic.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

A more scientific way to detect the gender of your child is through
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). The procedure involves the collection of the
man’s sperm, which is separated for X and Y sperm and then inserted via a

catheter into the woman’s uterus. Once the sperm has been prepared, the
procedure takes less than five minutes.
Although not the most romantic way to get pregnant, the success rate
amongst healthy fertile couples is high and the results of getting the
preferred sex are also very high. True, a few of the wrong sex sperm may
make it into the sample, but in most cases the vast majority of selected
sperm show all of the characteristics of the preferred sex.
Sperm Samples
When it comes to collecting sperm samples for an IUI procedure, timing is
everything. Again, ovulation must be detected and the procedure completed
within hours.
The patient is asked to take regular ovulation tests to determine the exact
ovulation time and then call the clinic as soon as ovulation occurs.
In some cases, the man’s sperm may be collected an, sorted and stored fore
ovulation time. In other cases, fresh sperm is collected the day of
insemination.

Generally, men are asked to make their deposit at the clinic, but some
doctors may allow the collection to happen in the privacy of their own home
as long as they can get it back to the clinic in less than one hour.
Once taken to the clinic, the clinicians sort through the sperm collected and
remove those that are malformed; slow and show characteristics of the
wrong sex. The rest are then inseminated into the female. After that it is up
to nature whether or not a pregnancy occurs and if the baby is of the
preferred gender.
Invitro-Fertilization (IVF)
Invitro-fertilization (IVF) is a common procedure used to help infertile couples
get pregnant. But, did you know that it can also be used successfully to select
a baby’s gender? Well, it can! In most cases IVF is used for sex selection only
when infertility issues are also present sine the procedure can be both costly
and intensive. In most cases IUI works fine for a healthy fertile couple and
IVF is not necessary.

But, if you and your partner have been experiencing a difficult time getting
pregnant and IVF is in your future, your doctor may also ask you if you want
to make gender selection part of the process. This may be especially
important if genetic issues are a concern.
Like IUI, IVF allows the technician and doctor to pick and choose the
healthiest sperm of a certain gender for fertilization. But, it goes one step
further and also allows the doctor to choose the most viable embryos to
implant in the patient’s womb. This is where the controversy lies.
Since the doctor chooses the healthiest embryos for implantation many
people show concern that “the wrong” embryos are then destroyed. To
many people, this is a form of infanticide. Of course, your own beliefs
regarding the start of life will have a big impact on whether or not you use
this process for sex selection.
IVF is a rather complicated procedure which can take several weeks or
months to complete. It begins by quieting the ovaries using birth control
pills, and then adding new hormones at certain stages of the menstrual cycle

via injections. At the appropriate time, the ovaries are then stimulated using
hormone injections and the eggs are retrieved from the patient.
Back in the laboratory, male sperm that has been sorted into X and Y
specimens is then added to the eggs in a Petri dish for fertilization. In about 5
days, the patient returns to the clinic to have a certain number of embryos
inserted into the uterus using a catheter. A successful impanation will result
in a pregnancy. Of course, if only Y sperm have been used for fertilization, a
boy will be conceived and if X sperm were used, a girl.
Other Forms of Embryo Transfer

There are other ways to transfer embryos which are also used for sex
selection purposes. Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT) allows the doctor to
put the couple’s embryos right into the fallopian tube via a small incision.
This enables the embryos a more natural journey to the uterus which seems
to increase the success rate of the transfer.

Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) is another procedure used in sex
selection. It involves sorting the man’s sperm and taking out the undesired
sex sperm and then putting them right into the fallopian tube where they can
meet up with the woman’s egg naturally. Although GIFT can be very effective
in healthy fertile couples, it does not always work when infertility is an issue,
although it does increase the chance of success compared to normal
intercourse. The reasons it works so well for gender selection is the fact that
the doctor is only inserting the desired sex dominant sperm into the tube for
possible fertilization.
Baby Gender Selection 101

So you think that you would like to try gender selection for your next
pregnancy. Where should you begin?
1. Choose Your Baby’s Sex. People have a lot of different reasons for
wanting one sex over another. Think about all of the reasons that you
are leaning toward a certain sex. Now consider all of the pros and
cons of each. Once you are sure that you know exactly which sex you
want to strive for, then you can begin the gender selection process.

2. Visit with a Specialist. We have not even begun to discuss the many
ways that you can enhance your chances of getting a certain sex baby
in detail, but that does not mean that you should not meet with a
fertility or gender selection specialist to learn more. Make an
appointment to see what types of procedures they offer and review all
of the pros and cons of each. Take the time to learn about low tech
and high tech methods so that you have a clear idea of what options
are available to you. Ohm and finish reading this book so you know as
much as possible before you ever meet with the specialist!
3. Choose a Procedure. Maybe you are completely comfortable trying a
sex selection program outlined in this book. Or maybe you would like
to enhance your odds by implementing several methods for sex
selection. Then choose one of how to proceed is ultimately up to you
and your partner. The important thing is to pick a protocol and stick
with it.
4. Determine Your Ovulation Time. Regardless of what sex selection
procedure you choose, the one thing that you must do is figure out
when you ovulate. Begin charting your BBT; check your cervix and
cervical mucus and get an ovulation predictor test and start charting

your cycles. Until you can pinpoint the day of ovulation, none of the
sex selection methods described here will work.
5. Undergo the Procedure or Program. Now you are ready to try your
hand at gender selection. Wonderful! Complete the steps in this book
(or as advised by your doctor). Be sure to follow the instructions
completely (don’t skip any steps). One change in the procedure and
the entire program could fail.
6. Wait for the Results. Congratulations, you are pregnant! Now all you
have to do is wait for your 20 week ultrasound to see if your efforts
have succeeded and if you are pregnant with the sex that you strived
for.
The Downsides of Sex Selection

As we already touched upon, one of the biggest downsides of sex selection is
how others will look at it – and ultimately treat you because of your decision
to use it. Sometimes even couples themselves disagree and that can cause
stress in the relationship.

When it comes to telling others about your decision to choose the sex of your
baby, be prepared for some backlash. Nothing is worse than having people
spout their opinions at you during this highly sensitive and hormonal time.
Pick the people you care to share your news with carefully. Sometimes it is
helpful to write down some of your own desires about having a certain sex
baby or even write answers to the most common arguments people have
regarding the process. That way you will not feel stuck for words should they
confront you with their opinion. Above all else, find people who are
supportive to speak to about your decisions.
What are some of the other drawbacks of sex selection? Another major
concern amongst critics is that the parents will not feel the same way toward
a child born the wrong sex should the process fail. Think about this carefully
and talk with your partner about his/her own thoughts on the subject. Most
parents cannot even think about to loving any child they bring into the world,
but let’s be honest: if you have your heart set on a girl and a boy is born, will
you have a difficult time adjusting to your “loss?” If honest, some people will
say yes. This could be a concern.

Not every sex selection process ends with the desired results. Even couples
undergoing the most technological and stringent program often are
surprised to learn that they are having the opposite sex child than they were
trying to conceive. Remember, no program is foolproof and if this would
create bad feelings; unloving feelings or other chaos in your life and
emotions then you may want to reconsider your attempt to select the sex of
your baby. There are other ways to ensure the “right sex” (like adoption) and
that may be a safer course for you and your family.
Gender selection is a highly emotional process and only those who can
honestly say that a mistake wouldn’t alter their feelings with their new child
should move forward.
Finances are another downside of sex selection. Going through the various
medical procedures that can be associated with gender selection can be
expansive and send a family into financial turmoil. Be sure to carefully weigh
the financial cost of this decision before beginning the process.
As you can see, there is a lot to consider before ever attempting gender
selection with your next pregnancy. Once you have decided to go ahead with

the process there will be plenty of decisions to make and emotions to deal
with. Now is the time to consider all of your options and think about how
different outcomes will affect your family.
Now that you are ready to begin, let’s start looking more closely at the
different methods available for gender selection and choose the one that’s
right for you.

Chapter Four: 73
Chapter Four:
Methods Available for
Gender Selection –
Choosing What’s Right
for You
One of the most common low-tech methods used in recent years for
selecting a baby’s gender is something called The Shettles Method.
Developed by renowned gynecologist and fertility researcher/expert,
Landrum B. Shettles, M.D., PH.D., the Shettles Method is the most commonly
used timing method for sex selection. After years of research Dr. Shettles
came to the conclusion that X sperm lived longer, but moved slower, which

Methods Available for Gender Selection – Choosing What’s Right for You 74
means that you have a wider window of opportunity for conceiving a girl;
while Y sperm move fast but don’t survive the harsh conditions inside the
vagina and cervix as long, thereby requiring intercourse at the time of
ovulation to produce a boy. This meant that couples using his method were
required to time their intercourse to best allow the sperm of their choice to
make it to the egg.
Using the knowledge he gained through decades of research, Dr. Shettles
was able to manipulate which sperm would make it to fertilize the egg about
75% of the time simply by advising his patients when, how and how often to
have sex.
If the method sounds easy, it isn’t. To ensure the sex you are after takes a
multi-pronged approach. First, couples must pinpoint exactly when ovulation
is occurring so that they time their sessions of intercourse appropriately to
ensure one sex over another. The position they choose for sexual
intercourse is also regulated as is the level of penetration and the number of
times couples can – and cannot – have intercourse during the cycle (more on
all of this later). Why, the Shettles Method even dictates whether or not the
woman can have an orgasm!

The Pros and Cons of the Shettles
Method
Advocates of the Shettles Method tout a success rate above 75%! Now that’s
not bad odds for a low-tech method that doesn’t require any medical
interference or expensive procedures. While this all-natural method of sex
selection does indeed seem to offer good results (heck great ones really!), it
is not all good news. Let’s go over some of the main pros and cons to this
popular gender selection method:
The Benefits of Using the Shettles Method
for Gender Selection
The biggest benefit of The Shettles Method is that it requires very little
outside help. It is something that couples can do alone in the privacy of their
own home (no doctors, nurses or catheters involved!). It is also basically free.

Most couples speak with a doctor who specializes in instructing patients in
the method (which comes at a small cost) and may also undergo basic
ovulation testing to determine the time of ovulation. But, compared to other
fertility treatments, the cost here is minimal.
When it comes to any type of fertility program, the fact that a couple can use
The Shettles Method without any risk to the mother’s health is a big draw for
many couples. While more high-tech options may be available, they often
require the use of potent drugs (which come with side effects); surgical
procedures; and other less-than-desirable (or safe) side effects. On the
contrary, the Shettles Method is 100% natural, with no need for nay other
type of medicinal or surgical intervention to be used.
Another major benefit for couples is that it seems to work about two-thirds
of the time. Sure, about 25% of participants report failure with the method,
but when researchers looked into the claim, they found in the vast majority
of the time, the couples skipped one of the steps described by Dr. Shettles in
his methodology. If there is one thing to remember about using this method
for gender selection is that the program must be followed exactly as outlined
or your risk the chance of failure!

With these four main benefits: low cost; all natural; done in private and very
successful, it is no wonder that so many people tout this as the preferred
method of sex selection. Still, Shettles does have some critics …
The Negatives of Using the Shettles
Method for Sex Selection

While advocates tout the success rate as a main reason to use The Shettles
Method for gender selection purposes, critics have a host of reasons why the
program is too difficult and ineffective to be deemed the right method for
most couples. Here are just some of the disadvantages of using this method
for choosing the se of your next baby:
• It can be time consuming and difficult: the key to absolute success of
this method is determining the exact time of ovulation. This can be
difficult (if not impossible) for some women. While it can be done for
those who experience very regular menstrual cycle’s women with any
variations in their cycles may find pinpointing ovulation impossible.
Unless you can do this, the method will not work. Another drawback:

the fact that couples must follow the program precisely as give. Any
variation can change the results.
• Having to postpone sexual intercourse. The timing of intercourse is an
essentials step in success for the Shettles Method. When trying for a
female, couples are instructed to begin having intercourse as soon as
the menstrual flow has stopped and continuing until their stop day
right before ovulation. For boys, sexual intercourse must be
postponed until ovulation day and for a few days afterward. Sex
during any other time of the month is prohibited.
• The inability to use birth control. Since no other birth control methods
can be used during the wrong “gender days” while using the Shettles
Method, many couples find the amount of abstinence days to be
detrimental to their relationship and opt for other sex sections
methods.
• The discomfort of certain sexual positions: since the position of sex
(and the level of penetration) is also dictated by the method, some
couples find the experience less than enjoyable.
• The inability to experience orgasm: female organism is known to
change the Ph levels in the vaginal area, which can work against
certain sperm types. For this reason female orgasm is restricted during

foreplay, sex and afterward when trying to achieve a girl. The good
news is that organism is required when trying to conceive a boy; but
this can put extra pressure on both participants. However, female
organism must happen before the man to work
• The inability to ejaculate. When trying to get pregnant with a boy, men
are advised not to ejaculate for about 5 days prior to the appropriate
boy conceiving days.
It is always good to weigh the pros and cons of any sex selection method,
but when it comes to Shettles, the big question is, can it work?
The Science Behind The Shettles Method

If you listen to the critics they say the Shettles method is too difficult and
inaccurate to use, but if you talk with its advocates all you adhere are
wonderful stories of success. What’s a couple to do? When in doubt, look
toward science for the answer. Here we’ll discuss the science behind the
Shettles method of gender selection.
While researching ways in which a couple might be able to choose the sex
of their baby, Dr. Shettles learned these important facts:

• male producing Y sperm are smaller than X producing female sperm
• male producing Y sperm are faster than X producing female sperm.
Male producing Y sperm are less resilient than X producing female
sperm
• male producing sperm thrive in a more alkaline environment; but are
restricted by an acidic environment
After uncovering these facts, Dr. Shettles came up with two main ideas to
help couples succeed in picking the gender of their baby.
Idea # 1:
Faster, boy producing Y sperm are more likely to get to the egg for
fertilization first if released into a more alkaline vaginal environment (at the
time of ovulation).
Idea # 2:
Female X sperm may take longer to get to the egg for fertilization, but if
released when the vagina and cervical secretions are more acidic, will survive
the journey more often than male sperm thus producing a girl child.

• What does this all mean? The timing of sexual relations is an integral
part of conceiving a certain gender. Boys are conceived right at the
time of ovulation when the cervical environment is least acidic (and
more alkaline) and those fast male swimmers have the ability to out-
swim their female counterparts. He observed this phenomenon in
laboratory containers under different conditions when he reproduced
“the conception race’ to the egg with the secretions from a capillary
tube, Dr. Shettles was able to mimic the female reproductive tract and
could watch male sperm speed forward using a specialized dye which
helped to Light them up. Wondering if his “Laboratory environment”
would garner false results, Dr. Shettles also retrieved sperm samples
during varying stages of intercourse to see how they acted and reacted
at different times and in different environments.
In later years, other researchers would substantiate his finds after
reproducing his experiments and state such things as:

..”that the Y chromosome is smaller and faster than the X

chromosome …” ( Dr. Luc M. Smits, University of Maastricht,
Netherlands.
…the head of the X sperm is larger than the head of the Y sperm
…” Dr. Alan Barr, Rensslear Polytechnic Institute.
Here is another fact that helps to back up Dr. Shettles claims when it comes
to gender selection: in the vast majority of cases, men with low sperm counts
have a predominance of female sperm. The reasons, scientists explain is the
fact that X sperm are more resilient. This has been confirmed in other
situations where more girls have been born due to weakened by sperm due
to a variety of conditions (both medical and environmental).
When it comes to offering scientific proof that his method works, Dr. Shettles
had plenty of confirmation prior to his death in 2003. From Europe to Japan
and elsewhere on the globe, doctors and scientists alike have refocused his
tests and used his techniques with similar results – success! In Japan alone
several hundred gynecologists were trained by Dr. Shettles in the late 1990’s
and reported a 90% success rate upon treating patients in their homeland.

In most cases, however, the success rate hovers among 75% according to
published reports.
Other Gender Selection Methods
(and their pros and cons)

At this point, you may be wondering if Shettles is the only all-natural timing
method that can be used to ensure a gender specific pregnancy. The answer
is no. The reason so many couples opt for the Shettles Method is because it
was developed by a leading fertility specialist and seems to offer good
results. But that does not mean that you are tied to using it and only it in
your gender selection quest. There are other methods to look into and
maybe even try, including some very low-tech options as well as some highly
scientific options. Read more to discover which ones interest you the most.
Low Tech and Timing Methods

Shettles may be the most popular timing method out there, but it certainly
isn’t the only one. The 0 +12 Method is one method being used these days
for conceiving a girl.

The O+12 Method

Contrary to the Shettles Method, this unique timing method claims that
couples have the best chance of conceiving a girl within 12 hours after
ovulation. The Method is the result of a 1984 study conducted in New
Zealand in which it was reported that most girls were conceived within hours
of ovulation. Although it seems to contradict Dr. Shettles advice, the study
concluded that more boys were conceived prior to ovulation.
There are some nuances to the method that are very important and which
may explain the different findings between the researchers in New Zealand
and Dr. Shettles himself. First, the father is instructed not to ejaculate for at
least 7 days before intercourse (preferably longer). Since most research
aggress that “older semen” contains more female sperm, this fact alone may
be a major reason why more girls are conceived using the method.
The second variant is the fact that couples are instructed to have intercourse
just one time 8-20 hours after ovulation and then abstain again until your
fertile time has passed. The reason: that fresh batch of sperm will have more
males in it which could alter the results.

One of the main drawbacks of the method is the fact that the woman must
pinpoint ovulation to the exact moment in order to begin her intimacy
countdown. Miss this very small window of opportunity and the odds of
conceiving a boy skyrocket (just as Shettles said). Keep in mind that most
ovulation tests predict that ovulation is going to occur; not that it has
occurred or if it has exactly when. This can leave couples struggling to figure
out that exact moment.
One way that a woman can determine the exact time of ovulation is by her
ovulation pain (a sharp pain in your side as ovulation occurs). That, coupled
with BBT ratings, cervical changes, mucus changes and other ovulation
predictor tests can help some women predict the exact moment of ovulation.
For those who experience no ovulation pain, the method usually does not
work.
The Whelan Method

Many people have never heard of the Whelan Method for sex selection
(many have heard of the Young method which is almost identical), but still
both of these methods seem to spring up from time to time. Offering new

hope to parents struggling to conceive a certain sex, the Whelan (and
ultimately the Young Method) is derived from faulty research and statistics.
Dramatically contradicting Dr. Shettles, this method of sex selection suggests
the following:
• Boys are conceived between the 4-6 day before ovulation occurs
• Girls are conceived on ovulation day or 2-3 days prior
As you can see, Ms. Whelan completing butts heads with Shettles, offering
the exact opposite advice to would-be parents. Her plan was developed
after reading fertility research done by Dr. Rodrigo Guerrero of the
Uiversidad del Valle in Cali, Columbia.
So, why the discrepancy between Dr. Guerrero’s findings and Dr. Shettles?
Well, one so the type of research he used. When investigating the results of
artificial insemination, the Columbian researcher used statistics based on
U.S., studies at several acclaimed universities, but when it comes to the data
during the natural semination (sexual intercourse) segment of his study, the
findings seemed to be flawed.

While using the scientific research from the U.S., Guerrero reported the same
results as Dr. Shettles; but the exact opposite when using his own data
collected from local couples. Here is what many believe happened: Dr.
Guerrero had to rely on the couple’s memory of when they had intercourse
months later when the baby was born. Another problem may have been
that the couples themselves were not clear about when ovulation really
occurred, which could have skewed the results. Remember, being just one
or two days off on this important factor could result in a totally different
outcome.
Since the natural semination aspect of the study was not conducted in a
laboratory under stringent guidelines, most scientists do not consider them
valid. Ms. Whelan used them anyway when devising her sex selection plan.
Now, while the scientific evidence may dispute her claims, the fact remains
that she touts a success rate of 68 percent for girls and 57 percent for boys.
Not bad, you may think until you compare it to Mother Nature, which offers
roughly the same statistical rates. What does that mean? Basically this: you
have the same chance of conceiving the sex you want using the Whelan

Method as you do letting mother nature handle it (ie: do nothing in regards
to sex selection).
After much fanfare, the Whelan Method seemed to disappear as quickly as it
erupted in the media as the new chosen method of sex selection for couples.
Until, that is, J. Martin Young resurrected it in the late 1990’s when he
introduced his own books on the subject, How to Have a Boy and How to Have
a Girl, which basically redesigned Whelan’s original plan. Both have faded
into obscurity in recent years.
Other Timing Methods

If you think that Shettles, Whelan and Young are the only ones coming
forward with a timing method for sex selection, you would be mistaken –
they are just the most well-known. There have been dozens of other
researchers that have come forward with their own opinion on the matter,
derived from their own independent research. Some agree with Dr. Shettles
and some do not. Here are just a few:

William James
According to this man’s methodology, women who have sex every day (or
close to every day) during their cycle will give birth to boys. His reasoning:
amongst first born children, boys are conceived more often as are the
offspring of newly married folks who tend to have sex more frequently that
couples married longer. The problem with this theory is twofold. There is
little statistical birth evidence to substantiate it and science has shown that
men who ejaculate more have lower sperm counts, thus producing fewer
male sperm.
The Niddah Approach

It is a Jewish custom among the orthodox community to abstain from sexual
intercourse during Niddah (the week following the end of the menstrual
flow). This, according to most research, puts the first sexual encounter after
a woman’s period at ovulation, which results in more male births than
female.

The Jonas Method

An unusual timing method that shows little scientific back-up, the Jonas
Method nonetheless is growing in popularity. It requires using the phases of
the moon and stars to determine what time of the month to try to conceive a
certain gender. Proper charting is required for success in this method.
Higher Tech Solutions

Although the low-tech methods for gender selection already described can
be very effective, many couples opt for more sophisticated methods that
ensure the sex of their child. Some of the most popular high-tech gender
selection methods include the following:
• Sperm Separation – by separating boy sperm from girl sperm, this
high tech option for gender selection touts an 80% or higher success
rate. There is a slight chance that the wrong sex may be conceived,
however, since it is virtually impossible to keep every “wrong gender”
sperm out of the specific, no matter how hard the clinician tries. Here
are some fairly sophisticated separation techniques being used these
days which can increase the chance of success. Cytometry is one which

introduced a specialized dye to the sperm sample, lighting the Female
sperm brighter than the male sperm, making it easier to find and sort
them.
• Artificial Insemination – Popular since the 1980’s in treating
infertility, some couples are now relying on artificial insemination (in
conjunction with sperm separation) to ensure a girl or a boy. Here’s
how it works: first the sperm is collected form the man and the
numerous selective sperm procedures to separate the male sperm
form the female sperm. Once ovulation has occurred, the “preferred
sperm is artificially inseminated into the fallopian tube via a small
incision and catheter. Although fertilization is not guaranteed, the
odds are increased substantially; and since only one sex sperm is
presumably introduced to the egg, the couple has an almost fail rate
of conceiving the sex they prefer for the pregnancy.
• PGG -- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is another sex election
method being touted as breakthrough technology in recent years.
While the success rate is near 100%, the procedure does offer some
problems, plus the financial cost is extremely high. Originally used to
detect genetic problems with an embryo in order to pre-select the best
when Invitro-insemination was being used in infertile couples, PGD

also offers the side benefit of detecting the sex of the embryo. While
many health practitioners refuse to do the procedure for sex selection
purposes only because of the need to “kill off” unwanted embryos,
some still offer the service to their patients. Keep in mind though that
it requires the same level of intervention as traditional IVF and can
cost as much as $20,000 for a single attempt!
Comparing the Shettles Method
with Other Sex Selection Options

As has already been discussed in some length, The Shettles Method
remains one of the most popular and most successful low-tech methods
of sex selection employed by couples today. When compared to other
methods introduced by Whelan, Young and other researchers, the
Shettles Method till remains one of the most effective, offering a 75%
success rate compared to only 58% for Whelan and similar for Young.
While the Niddah Method described also has a very high success rate,
one must consider the fact that it completely backs up Shettles in the fact
that Shettles states that more boys are conceived at ovulation time and

the Niddah method requires abstaining from sexual relationships until
about the time the average woman ovulates.
On the contrary, the 0+12 method tends to contradict Shettles in every
way and has shown no significant results as to its overall success.
Although many of these other timing methods do not seem to offer the
same success rates as Shettles, more high-tech methods of sex selection
do seem to offer more hope to couples than Shettles timing methods can.
Sperm separation offers couples the chance to actually separate male and
female sperm to give them the best chance of conceiving the gender they
want with a 90-100% success rate. When sperm separation is done in a
more sophisticated manner such as PGD offers, the success rate can
increase to nearly 100% when a pregnancy occurs.
With so many options available to couples you may be wondering right
now, which avenue you and your partner should pursue in regards to
your own sex selection journey. For those who aren’t comfortable relying
simply on the Shettles Method and can not afford or are wary of more
high tech helps, there are other ways to increase your chance of having

that girl – or that boy – that you long for. The Baby Gender Miracle Book
has been designed to offer you a complete sex selection program.
Offering a step by step guide that tells you what to do and when to do it in
regards to creating the right cervical and uterine environment for a
certain sex (like making it more acidic or alkaline); knowing when (and
how) to have sex with your partner; and even how to detoxify your body
to ready it for a healthy pregnancy, this guide does not just give you part
of the answer –we offer a complete answer to help you choose the
gender of your baby and ensure success.
Ready to get started?
Great! The 5-Step Baby Gender Miracle System is the best place to begin…

Chapter 5: 95
Chapter 5:
The Five Step Baby
Gender Miracle System
Choosing the sex of your next baby is not always easy. Maybe you and your
partner know exactly what sex you would prefer, but when it comes to
actually taking the steps to ensure that that particular sex is conceived, some
people come up against opposition. Before you begin the process of sex
selection, it is important to think about the reaction your will get from others
as well as the cost both financially and emotionally to yourself and your
family.

The Five Step Baby Gender Miracle System 96
Step # 1: Decisions Making and
Financial Concerns Regarding
Gender Selection
Taking the plunge into gender selection is not a decision that should be
made lightly. As we have already discussed, there are a number of factors
that should go into your decision – both emotionally and physically. Before
you ever delve into the process of choosing what sex to conceive, be sure to
speak with someone you can trust -- whether that is a professional
counselor, your doctor, a friend or family remember – to help offer the
guidance you may need to make the right choice for yourselves and your
family.
Consulting with others about sex selection

Sex selection can be a weighty topic for some, bringing up emotions and
opinions that can be hard to hear –and discuss. Before talking to anyone
about your idea of selecting the gender of your next baby, think through how
you will bring up the subject and how you will best convey your thoughts and
emotions. This is true whether you are talking to your mother, your best

friend, or your partner. Be sure that you understand why gender selection is
important to you and can express those wants and feelings.
Don’t be surprised if the person you are speaking with is not as thrilled about
your decision as you are (at least at first). For many people, the mere thought
of choosing what gender their next baby will be is akin to playing God, and
warrants some criticism. Prepare yourself with solid answer sot the
questions you most expect and try and keep your emotions in check.
Remember, the people closest to you only want what’s best for you – and
your future child.
Of course there may be certain people in your life that you know will not
understand or agree with your decisions, so why even make them a part of
your inner group? In the end, the decision is up to you and your spouse, so
you may want to ask yourself why it is important to involve others in the
process. If those in your life cannot understand your need for a certain sex
child, then simply keep your thoughts (and actions) regarding sex selection to
yourself.

Find a Support Group

For some couples, finding a support group through your doctor, midwife or
local hospital is a good place to start. If an actual group is not available, your
doctor may be able to connect you with another couple who has gone
through the process. Sometimes just hearing how it worked for someone
else is enough support to help you make an informed decision.
If meeting someone in person isn’t possible, then try to make connections
with other gender selection couples online. There are plenty of blogs and
chat rooms which cover the topic.
What if Your Spouse is Hesitant About
Gender Selection?
So far we have talked about couples who are both eager and willing to
embrace the idea of gender selection. But, what if your husband or wife isn’t
so keen on the idea? The first thing that you must do is sit down and calmly
discuss the idea. Do not let it become so contentious that is causes a rift
between the two of you.

Ask direct questions about why your partner is hesitant about the idea. Does
he/she have a religious reason for not wanting to try gender selection? Is
your partner afraid that he/she will not be able to love the wrong gender is
sex selection is chosen? Is the financial cost just too high? Listen carefully at
their answers. Maybe there is a compromise – or maybe there isn’t. For
instance some people who are initially against the idea of sex selection
because they do not want to take it all out of God’s hands are okay with using
a timing method like Shettles since it does allow God to make the final
decision regarding the gender of your baby; but they may remain adamantly
opposed to using sperm separation or IVF to ensure the right sex baby.
For some, using minor parts of our plan like dietary changes may be alright,
but actually going as far as timing intercourse may not be.
Or maybe your partner doesn’t really care which sex child you produce. If
that is the case, try and explain why it is so important to you. If they see your
anguish and pain, your partner may be more willing to entertain the idea for
your sake.

The key to coming to an agreement is to really listen to what each other has
to say regarding the gender selection and respecting each other's feelings
and point of view. There is almost always room for compromise in any
situation, but if you find that this is one area where you simply cannot agree,
then it is usually best to avoid gender selection altogether. For some that
may be hard decisions, but it won’t do any good to go against your partner
only to discover that you have created a rift so large that your relationship
suffers because of it.
The Financial Concerns of Gender Selection

There is usually one partner in every relationship that takes a more common
sense approach to every major decision, rather than an emotional one. It is
usually this partner that asks the all-important question: how much is gender
section going to cost?
That is not always an easy question to answer. The reasons are simple: there
are so many different avenues to pursue, that the cost can vary from virtually
nothing to tens of thousands of dollars. Most couples fall somewhere in
between.

On the cheapest level, you can expect to have to pay for some type of
ovulation testing. That may mean buying a few kits form the pharmacy or
undertaking blood testing and other more technical procedures to determine
the exact moment of ovulation. If you decide that a timing method such as
Shettles is best for you, then the cost will be minimal.
Add to that the cost of the right vitamins, and other supplements and the
cost still remains low. But, add in multiple doctors’ visits, sperm separation,
insemination or full IVF treatments, and the cost of sex selection can quickly
skyrocket.
For the average couple, using sex selection on a more private manner using
this book, the cost will typically run under $500.
Of course, there are other financial costs to consider. Take Jim and Mandi,
who had three boys and said they were willing to keep trying to have that
girl. Looking at the cost of raising a single child meant that having three or
four more boys before getting the desired girl would cost this couple
hundreds of thousands of dollars more than even spending $10,000 for a
high tech sex selection method.

Don and Tina, on the other hand had thought about adoption as a means to
getting the boy they desired. But, after looking at the high cost of adoption
(ranging from $25,000 to $90,000) and no real guarantees of getting any
child, they decided that the money they would have put into adopting
someone else’s baby could be better spent trying to conceive a biological
child of their own using one of the gender selection methods described here.
So, when trying to decide if indeed you can afford sex selection –and how
much you are willing to spend on it – be sure to consider all of the cost, not
just the initial ones for testing, doctor visits and procedures.
Ways to Pay for Sex Selection

Maybe you have decided that yes, gender selection is for you and the cost is
manageable. How are you going to pay for it? Here are few options:
• Use your savings. The most advisable way to pay for any large expense
is to use your savings (or save up for it) to alleviate any financial stress
the expense may have on your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts. If your employer allows you to set aside a
certain amount of un-taxed money each year into a flexible spending

account for out of pocket medical expenses, you may want to consider
this option. Since the funds are untaxed, you can actually make your
money go further than simply taking your savings to pay for any
necessary procedures.
• Insurance. Most insurance companies do not pay for sex selection in
any form. But, some do pay for some fertility procedures including
ultrasounds, insemination, IVF, etc. If this is the case, you may be able
to use your insurance for parts of your sex selection bill since it
technically falls under fertility coverage. Be careful however, never to
change an insurance code in order to get the insurance company to
pay – this is fraud! But, for couples who have legitimate fertility issues
and want to also use gender selection, the option for some coverage is
available.
• Retirement Funds. Some retirement funds allow for non-penalty
withdrawals for medical expenses. See you financial advisor to see if
this is a possibility.
• Research Grants. Depending on your circumstances (and your reasons
for choosing gender selection), you may be eligible for grant help form
certain pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers. For instance if
you suffer with a genetic disorder that is driving your need to conceive

one sex over another, you may qualify for a discounted price on some
procedures.
• Credit Cards. Credit cards may be the popular methods of paying for
gender selection devices. Of course, they can sometimes come with a
high interest rate which must be considered when evaluating the
entire cost of the process.
Are you ready for gender selection?

An Emotional and Financial Questionnaire to Evaluate What’s Right for You
Still not completely sure that gender selection is right for you and your
family? Here are some important questions to ask yourself to help
determine if indeed picking the sex of your next bay if the right thing to do.
1. Which gender do we want most? Why?
2. How desperate are we to get one gender over another? For instance,
if you are so desperate that getting the wrong gender would send you
into an emotional tailspin, then you may want to reconsider gender
selection.
3. Do we have medical or genetic reason for choosing gender section?

4. Why are we considering gender selection? If it is because all of your
friends are doing it, then you may want to reconsider.
5. Is my partner agreeable to sex selection? If not, will he/she refuse to
be involved in the process?
6. Am I hesitant to discuss gender selection with my friend and family? If
so, why?
7. Are your friends and family supportive?
8. If those around me are not supportive of this decision, am I
emotionally strong enough to handle their disapproval?
9. If our sex selection efforts fail, can we still love the baby in the same
way we would if it were born the “correct sex?”
10. Are my reasons for selecting one sex selection legitimate? List all of
the reasons that you want a boy (or a girl) and review what you have
written. If they all seem too superficial, you may want to reconsider
your options.
11. Do we have a good doctor or midwife who can help guide us through
the process?
12. What would you first reaction be if we were to give birth to the wrong
gender? What would our second and final reaction be (to the baby
and each other?)

13. Which gender section options are we most comfortable with? Are
there options that we would not entertain? If so, what are they and
why or why wouldn’t you use them? The answer to this question can
help you better see where your limits are as an individual and a couple
to help you better decide on how to proceed.
14. Is our doctor an advocate of gender selection? If not, consider the fact
that you may need to find a new doctor or midwife.
15. How much money do we have to spend on gender selection?
16. If our financially situation does not allow us to ensure the gender
selection method of our choice, are we willing to take a risk on a less
effective (but cheaper) option?
17. How are we planning to pay for our gender section costs?
18. Will spending this money on gender selection cause out family any
financial stress?
19. What are some of the ways we can raise the money for the procedure?
20. Are we wiling to give up other things in our lives to help pay for this
process?
Be honest when answering these questions and then review your answers
carefully. Add as much detail as possible to great good feel or your

emotional state and financial security when it comes to this all-important
decision. Unless you carefully evaluate your reactions to both success and
failure, the odds are good that you will not be happy with your decision over
the long haul.

Step # 2: Preparing the Ideal
Environment for Conception
Conception isn’t an easy task to accomplish. When you look at the biological
factors behind conception, it is a wonder anyone manages to get pregnant at
all! Now, try and conceive only one type or gender of child and your likely to
come across even more obstacles. That is why it is so vitally important to
prepare your body for the task at hand.
Creating an ideal environment for conception will not only make getting
pregnant easier; but getting pregnant with the gender you want more likely.
In the coming pages, we will outline some of the things that you can do to
ensure that your next child is the girl or boy that you long for. But, first, let’s
talk about the importance of preparing and strengthening your reproductive
system.
It does not matter whether you are male or female. Each partner plays a
crucial role in the making of a baby. This requires that each partner’s body is

in tip top shape so that it can work properly. This means eating well and
avoiding things that could harm your fertility or conception should be
avoided before you even try to conceive.
For women, this means strengthening her entire reproductive system since
the baby will be conceived and grow there. But men too, must be careful to
protect their sperm beginning about 90 days before conception to ensure a
positive outcome.
So what are some of the things that a couple should do to prepare an ideal
environment for conception?
For Men
There isn’t as much pre-planning that man has to worry about, but that does
not mean he can’t of anything to help the process along. For starters, he
should avoid alcohol, drugs, cigarettes and junk food for at least three
months prior to trying to conceive. He should also try to keep his groin
temperature as low as possible. This means avoiding tight briefs, hot tubs;
saunas; etc. Testicles that are constantly heated above the normal body
temperature of 98.6 could produce fewer sperm, which can make it more
difficult to conceive a boy.

For Women
Women don’t have it as easy as men. They have to work at preparing their
eggs for maturity and release and their uterus for impanation and nurturing
an embryo to full term status. This requires a multi-faceted approach
including an intensive diet and lifestyle approach.
Diet and lifestyle can have a direct impact on your ability to conceive. How?
Eat the wrong foods, or participate in the wrong habits and your immune
system can be compromised. Without a healthy immune system your organs
cannot perform properly and your blood can’t flow the way it should. This
can all create an imbalance in your body that prohibits one of its most
important jobs: conceiving and nurturing a baby.
After all, if you don’t give your body the proper mix of vitamins and minerals,
how can you expect it to handle such a complicated (and important) job as
creating another living being?
So, where should you start when trying to improve your overall health? Let’s
begin with the basics: what you eat:

Get Plenty of Fatty Acids
Every living cell in your body requires sufficient amounts of linoleic acid and
alpha-linoleic acid to stay healthy. They are also a key to ovulation, so eating
plenty of fish, fish oil, soy, eggs, broccoli, and dark green vegetables can all
help prepare your body for the job ahead.
One Important Note Here: while eating fish is a great way to get essential
fatty acids in your diet, pregnant women (and those who are trying to get
pregnant) need to avoid fish that are at the top of the food chain (shark,
flake, tuna, etc.). High levels of mercury are often found in these fish and the
higher you go on the food chain, the more mercury is found. Not sure which
fish to avoid; use this simple rule: stay away from fish that eat other fish to
survive.
Scale Back on Acidic Foods

An uneven PH level in your reproductive system can inhibit conception, so be
sure to eat plenty of non-citrus fruits, vegetables, sprouts, cereal grasses and
herbs to even out those Ph levels.

Eat Plenty of Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels
sprouts all contain the compound Di-indolylmethane (DIM), which is known
to increase the metabolism of Estradiol ( a form of Estrogen) in the body.
Eat Only Organic and Hormone Free Meats
The foods we eat aren’t always good for us – even if it isn’t considered “junk
food.” For some women, the pesticides, chemicals and hormones found in
today’s meats can also interfere with natural hormone production and cause
infertility.
Every time you eat something that has an additive, preservative or artificial
flavor, you are not only robbing your body of the chance to get the right

nutrients from that particular food, but you are stripping your body of the
nutrients it has already collected. How? When you add these elements to
your body, it is forced to use valuable nutrients to detoxify it.
Avoid Refined Carbohydrates
Our bodies take the essential vitamins and minerals in the foods we eat and
uses them to metabolize everything we eat. Unfortunately, when whole
grains are refined, many of these important minerals are stripped away. If
you eat too many refined carbohydrates like white bread, plain pasta and
white rice, your body may be forced to tap into its mineral stores to get what
it needs. This can oftentimes result in a zinc or folic acid deficiency in your
body. This can be detrimental to a pregnancy and fetus. Sufficient levels of
zinc are essential to increase sperm counts in men and too little zinc in either
parent’s body can result in chromosomal abnormalities, and fetal death. A
Folic acid deficiency can result in reduced production of eggs and sperm, as
well as spina bifida if babies.

Avoid Dairy Products

Most dairy products these days contain high levels of hormones used to
encourage the cows to produce more milk, as well as pesticides used in the
feed they are given. Ingesting these hormones can cause your own levels to
become altered and also corrupt a growing fetus.
Eliminate Caffeine, Nicotine and Alcohol
from Your Diet
All stimulants should be avoided when trying to conceive. Nicotine can age
your ovaries and make your eggs resistant to fertilization, especially as you
age; alcohol is extremely harmful to fertility, with western researchers
reporting a 50% decrease in the success of treatment for women undergoing
IVF who had consumed even minimal amounts of alcohol; and caffeine can
restrict blood vessels in both men and women, causing fertility problems.

Avoid All Unnecessary Medications and
Over the Counter Drugs
Unless absolutely necessary, all medications should be stopped while trying
to get pregnant since they can affect every organ of the body and the energy
they emit.
Avoid Junk Food
Giving your body too much sugar, carbohydrates and an overabundance of
other unhealthy foods can all contribute to infertility by not providing the
right nutrition necessary to keep your body in its best and healthiest shape.
For instance, eating too many saturated fats can interfere with the
metabolism of those essential fatty acids you need, which can create a
hormonal imbalance.

Eliminate Toxins
Some researchers estimate that our bodies are bombarded with up to 300
different chemicals each and every day. No wonder we are experiencing
health effects of all of this abuse! No matter how well you eat and how
carefully you control your environment, everyone is bombarded with dozens
of toxins everyday – and some of them may be the root cause of your
infertility! From air pollution, cleaning products, garden sprays, and even
radiation from our cell phones and building materials, our bodies are under
constant attack. And it is fighting back.
While it may be possible to take some of these toxins out of your
environment, some have to be dealt with in another way to reverse their
effects: through supplementation. Here are the major areas of concern to
investigate for toxins in your life:
Water
It isn’t just the water you drink that could be a problem, The water you bathe
and shower in can also seep into your system through the skin, causing
concern. Your first step to making sure the water you come in contact with is

safe is to install a high quality water purification system in your home to
remove chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, lead, allergens, Giardia
and cryptosporidium from the water you drink, cook with and bathe with.
Also, consider installing a filter on your shower for even more protection,
since hot water can make many toxins more volatile and more easily
absorbed.
Lead
Lead can be very dangerous to your nervous system and is often found in
older homes built or remodeled prior to the 1970’s. There are simple home
tests you can purchase to see if any lead resides in your home, or you can
hire a professional lead-finder to do a more detailed search.
Mercury
Almost everyone comes in contact with mercury on a regular basis. It is
found in many common household items (electrical components, pesticides
and some cosmetics), as well as some of the fish we eat (tuna and shark).
One controversial source of mercury is amalgam fillings, which some believe

may begin to leach after a few years. If you suspect that high mercury levels
may be causing your infertility, have your levels checked by a kinesiologist, a
diagnostic process which uses “muscle tests” to identify a problem.
Cleaning products
There are plenty of cleaning products on the market that should be avoided
by everyone – but especially couples trying to conceive. Luckily, green
products are easy to find these days and offer a toxin-free way to keep your
home clean and tidy.
Gardening products
Lawn and garden sprays can all present a hazard to couples trying to
conceive. Forget the pesticides for a more natural lawn and garden.

Environmental Toxins
Our environment is riddled with toxins that may be prohibiting our ability to
procreate. Some of the biggest culprits include xenohormones (petro-
chemically derived pesticides, emulsifiers found in soap and cosmetics,
plastics and regular meat). These types of man-made chemicals which can
be found in our food and environment can cause hormone dysfunction,
ovary damage (damaged follicles which cause reduced production of
progesterone) and other infertility problems.
Solvents are the most common type of xenohormones we are exposed to on
a regular basis and are usually found in that is found in glue, dry cleaning
clothes, nail polish and paint. They can lead to an array of health problems
including fatigue, anxiety, depression, brain swelling, and fetus damage and
oxygen deprivation in the brain.
Worse yet (when trying to conceive), these xenohormones tend to mimic
estrogen activity in the body, causing hormonal imbalances by damaging the
ovaries that results in low progesterone levels, activating estrogen receptor
sites, and by hindering the ability of the liver to produce estrogen. This can

eventually lead to the development of ovarian cysts, which can further
impede your chance of becoming parents.
The exposure of female embryos to xenobiotics (environmental pollutants
that mimic the chemical activity of estrogen on the developing baby's
tissues), damage the female ovarian follicles and make them dysfunctional.
They are then unable to complete ovulation or produce sufficient
progesterone.
Sound scary? Well, it is! I can’t stress enough the importance of minimizing
your exposure to these environmental chemicals.
Here are some guidelines for decreasing your exposure to these

destructive toxic chemicals:
1. Eat only organically grown or cared for foods
2. Avoid fabric softeners, air fresheners, plastic clothing, plastic storage or
heating using plastics.
3. Don’t use pesticides or house sprays for bugs, pets or for your lawn or
garden.

4. Install an air purifier for cleaner air
5. Use only non-toxic “green” paint
6. Install stone or tile in your home. The glue found in most carpets releases
toxic molecules on a daily basis.
7. Cleanse and detoxify your bowels, kidneys and liver every 2-3 months.
The Importance of Exercising Correctly
Exercise has many benefits for both men and women trying to conceive
including strengthening their body; oxygenating tissues, cleansing toxins and
alleviating the stresses that could all be inhibiting conception. Focusing too
much energy on the skeletal system can take important energy from the
reproductive system, so be sure to be smart about any exercise routine you
undertake. Too much is just as bad as too little.

Control Stress
Chances are you have heard this advice during your quest to have a baby:
just relax. Easier said than done, but the fact remains: stress can be a major
road block on the journey toward parenthood.
Referred to as the “fertility killer” stress can impact the way our bodies both
act and react. Putting your body into a fight or flight response with too much
stress, can inhibit the reproductive system from doing its job. Stress
redirects blood flow away from the areas you need it most in order to
conceive. This can keep your body from producing the right amounts of
hormones or even going through each phase of menstruation on time or in
the right order. Remember, just one little part of the system out of whack
and the entire system can fail!
A recent study at the University of California concluded that women
undergoing gamete Intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) a highly technical fertility
treatment were 93% more likely to achieve a pregnancy and live birth if
exhibited little or no signs of undo stress going into the procedure.

Sleep Optimization
We all know how important sleep is to our health, but what about to our
fertility? Your body can’t reach its perfect balance without the right amount
of sleep. Be sure to get at least eight hours of solid sleep each night and be
sure to take time throughout the day to relax rest and meditate in order to
keep your body in perfect harmony.

Achieving Balance and Harmony Within
Your Body
Controlling stress, anxiety, fear, depression and lack of sleep are

crucial for the success of both your conception and the
enhancement of the other important elements of the Baby
Gender Miracle plan to achieve the balanced and harmonized
environment your baby deserve.
The following are some of the most unique and effective

methods which I had personally researched and have been
proven to work by many of our customers with great success.
Detecting Stress in Your Life

Figuring out when you are too stressed can be tricky business. To help
evaluate your own stress levels look for these important signs:
• sleep disturbances (either too much or too little)
• a bad attitude
• feelings of anger or hostility
• depression
• feelings of worthlessness
• extreme worry
• a poor diet
• little is any physical exercise
• life changes
• unhappiness
• exposure to environmental pollutants
• smoking

• heavy alcohol use

• long-term medication usage
• bossiness
• tension
• feeling aggravated a lot
• feeling overwhelmed
• feeling alone
• an inability to just have fun
• a dissatisfaction with life

Another way to notice too much stress in your life is by the way it can make
you feel physically. Here are some of the major symptoms of stress to watch
out for:
• anxiety
• back and neck pain
• headaches
• boredom
• a change in bowel habits
• crying
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• forgetfulness
• an inability to make quick decisions (or any decisions)
• indigestion
• heart palpitations
• restlessness
• tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• sweaty palms
• teeth grinding
When looking at ways to curb your stress levels, begin by trying to

incorporate some basic lifestyle changes into your daily routine like:
Cutting Back on Non-Essential Responsibilities

One look at the average to-do list and most of us can see areas where we can
cut back. Maybe we don’t want to, or we fear that others will get mad at us
(or think we are lazy), but the truth is most of us take on far more than we
can physically and emotionally manage. Learning how to evaluate your time;
prioritize your responsibilities and give away all of the things that don’t need
you to do them (yes, I mean delegate), or simply say no can all help to relieve
a lot of stress in our day.

Make a To-Do List for a

More Efficient Schedule
Keeping a to-do list can be very
helpful to some people,
especially those who thrive on
accomplishing even the smallest
goal. Make a prioritized list
each day or week that clearly
outlines what must be done
(and in what order). Look for ways to be more efficient. For instance, bundle
errands together, or take one afternoon to handle all of the laundry instead
of trying to do one or two loads every day. Also, consider what days or times
of day you work best. If mornings are hard for you, find simple tasks to
complete until you feel more physically and mentally able to tackle those
bigger jobs.
Accept Your Limitations
This one can be really hard for some people, but learning how to accept your
limitations is essential to keeping your stress levels – and your Psoriasis–
under control. For instance, Kathy absolutely loved a spic-and-span house,
but when her Psoriasis symptoms flare, she has come to accept the fact that
some tasks must be put aside for a time. Where once she would try to keep
up, only to prolong her symptoms, she now realizes that by allowing her
body to heal, she finds relief much quicker and can get back to normal days
that much faster.
Learn to Say No
Whether at home, work, church, school or somewhere else, learning to say

no is a wonderful stress reliever. Failing to set limits for yourself will only add
to your stress levels and make even the simplest task harder to handle.

Whenever someone asks you to add something to your schedule, tell them
you will get back to them in one day. This will give you time to figure out if
indeed it is something you can handle – or even want to do. And don’t feel
badly about saying no. Your main priority should be your health and
anything that interferes with that should be declined.
Remove Yourself from Stressful Situations
If you recognize that certain situations are so stressful they incite Psoriasis,
than do whatever you can to remove yourself form the situation; or at least
limit your exposure to it. Frank admitted that visiting with his in-laws for long
holidays became so stressful that his PSORIASIS flared either before they
even left home or soon after returning home. It made every holiday
something to dread rather than enjoy. Since not going at all was not an
option for his family, they decided to limit their exposure by shortening their
average 5-7 day trips to just 2-3 days and also staying at a hotel to give Frank
a chance to get away from the people and events causing him the most
stress. After finding simple ways to alter the visits, Frank soon found his
symptoms easing. Like Frank, you need to acknowledge when a stressful
situation causes a PSORIASIS flare and find ways to remove ourselves either
physically or emotionally form the situation.
Once you have worked on some of these lifestyle changes, be sure to give a
few of these stress helps a chance:
Relaxation Therapy to the Rescue
Young or old, male or female, it doesn’t matter; relaxation therapy works for
all sorts of people. Simple and easy to learn and do, relaxation therapy is
used to help calm both mind and body. It can be done anywhere, making it
an excellent choice for Psoriasis patients, who may need to incorporate it

into their workday; on vacation or even at home, to help them keep their
symptoms at bay.
Most people find it easier to lie down while they learn how to use relaxation
therapy. But, once you get the hang of it, you can use the therapy while
sitting in a chair; waiting in your car; on an appliance; or virtually anywhere
else. The key is to learn how to relax every single part of your body. Here’s
how:
1. Begin by imagining that your feet are completely relaxed and tension
free. Allow them to grow heavy.
2. Breathe slowly and deeply to help accelerate the process. Take your
time.
3. Free your mind of all worries and thoughts.
4. Once your feet grow heavy and relaxed, imagine that feeling making it
way up your calves, into your thighs and throughout all other parts of
your body, once section at a time.
5. It will take some time until you learn the technique to achieve full body
relaxation.
While imagining this feeling of total relaxation and release travelling through
your body, some people like to paint beautiful and calming pictures in their
minds; others prefer a void of nothingness. Some may use music to help
them relax. Others prefer total quiet. These are all very independent
decisions. Use whatever sources will help you achieve a mode of total
relaxation.
Dealing with Life’s Stressors
There’s no way to escape all of the stressors life has to offer. But, learning to
recognize some of the things that can increase your stress levels and your
Psoriasis can help you to limit its effect.

When trying to find the stress in your own life, look at these common areas:
• Finances
• Family Life
• Relationships
• Work
• Health Issues
• Life Changes
• Time Pressures
Once you have pinpointed some of your own personal stressors, it is

important to follow these basic guidelines to managing them:
• Eat Well. Poor nutrition will only wear your body down more, making
it harder to deal with other pressures.
• Exercise. Nothing clears the head and relieves stress than regular
exercise; especially if you find something you enjoy like gardening,
walking, swimming, tennis, etc.
• Find a Good Balance. Finding time for both what needs to get done
and the things you enjoy can all help to ease the stress in your life and
keep you from always feeling under pressure.
• Stay Away From Sleep Aids. Many sleep disorder sufferers think they
have to have a tranquilizer or other sleep aid to get enough rest. The
problem is those medications can sometimes make the problem
worse.
• Learn to Relax. Finding some good stress relieving techniques is

vitally important if you want to control your Psoriasis. Try gentle
stretching, listening to nature sounds, meditation, foot massage, a
warm bath or even a walk in the woods to help you relax.
Using Biofeedback to Break the Stress Cycle
When you become stressed, your body reacts in specific ways: your blood
pressure increases; your breathing becomes more rapid; your temperate

even rises. Those who use biofeedback learn how to control their body’s
response to stress in order to intercept it. After all, it is difficult to really feel
upset or unnerved if your blood pressure drops or your breathing slows
down.
For biofeedback to work you first must learn how your body reacts to stress.
This is done by graphing your response mechanically using a variety of
monitors. By hooking yourself up to a variety of machines you can see how
you’re pulse races, your temperature rises, etc. when stressed. Then you can
begin to train your body to recognize when your stress levels begin to rise so
that you can practice ways to reverse those responses in order to lower
those stress levels. This of course, takes time, understanding and a qualified
biofeedback teacher.
Not always easy for some to learn, biofeedback techniques have been used
quite successfully in helping reduce symptoms in many Psoriasis patients.
While the entire process can take months to learn, over time, patients no
longer need monitoring or other assistance to talk their bodies into handling
stressful situations differently.
As is the case with most therapies, there are several different kinds of
biofeedback techniques that can be tied on the Psoriasis patient to help
better control their stress levels:
Electrodermal Biofeedback (EDR): By measuring subtle changes in

perspiration, EDR can help patients notice stressful situations they may have
ignored before.
Thermal Biofeedback: Those who suffer with migraine headaches have used
this type of biofeedback therapy with much success. It works by measuring
the temperature of the skin and can be used to help teach patient’s the
benefits of hand warming.

Finger Pulse Biofeedback: By measuring pulse rates in the finger patients can
understand how their stress levels affect their breathing heart rate and other
cardiovascular symptoms.
Respiration Feedback: This type of biofeedback measures and records the

rate, volume and rhythm of each breathe to make it easier to recognize
subtle changes when stress levels begin to escalate.
Meditating, Yoga and Prayer

Sometimes the very best way to deal with the stresses in your life is to shut
yourself away from them – even if only for a few minutes. While locking
yourself in the bathroom for half an hour may help a little, finding more
constructive way to calm your body and mind may include these simple
techniques:
• Meditation: Meditation really can work to ease Psoriasis symptoms,

increase energy and help patients sleep better. One study showed a
marked decrease in Psoriasis symptoms in patients two medicated for
one hour per day for 8-12 weeks. There are several ways to learn
proper medication techniques: you can take a class at your local
college or even YNMCA; get a book describing the process in depth or
buy some medication tapes. Easy to learn and incorporate into your
daily routine, meditation is a low-cost treatment what has shown
proven results!
• Yoga: yoga can be very helpful in stretching tight and inflamed

muscles and soothing sore tender-points. Keep in mind though, that
certain yoga poses may take a while for one to master and is usually
most effective when used in conjunction with other therapies.
• Abdominal Breathing: It is possible to sue your breathing to change

your entire outlook and the way your body reacts to different
situations. By learning the techniques to deep abdominal breathing,
you can actually relax tightened muscles and feel better both
physically and emotionally. Not only does deep abdominal breathing

help to calm an exited nervous system, but it can keep your body from
releasing stress hormones. The easiest way to practice this technique
is to lie flat on the floor or the bed. Place your hand on your abdomen
and take in a deep cleansing breathe through your nostril. If you notice
your hands rising on your belly, then you are breathing correctly. If,
however, your chest rises and not your abdomen, try again. Inhale to
the count of five; hold your breath for 3 seconds and then slowly
exhale. Repeat up to 25 times or until you begin to feel the anxiety
leave your muscles.
• Guided Imagery: Imagine yourself in a quiet, serene place, is a great

way to fool the brain into relaxing. It takes some practice, but learning
how to visualize the right setting (complete with relaxing sights,
sounds and smells), can be a real stress reducer. Sometimes investing
in a CD or DVD training session can help get you started in developing
a workable visualization technique of your very own. .
• Prayer: Prayer is a large component to many Psoriasis treatments.

For some patients, individual prayer is helpful; helping them to focus
and concentrate their internal energies on healing their bodies; while
others find group prayer (or having others pray for them) more
beneficial. It doesn’t matter how religious you are; or even what your
religion is; seeking the help of a higher power seems to help MS
patients, claim prayer advocates.
Further Reading Suggestions:

There are so many different stress relieving methods to try, that we certainly
can’t cover them in depth here. That is why we recommend these other
books for further study:
• The Healer Within by Stephen Locke MD.
• Nutrition and Your Immune System by Carlson Wade
• Love. Medicine and Miracles by Dr. Berney Siegel MD
• The Success Journal by Dr. Joe Elrod

Controlling Your Emotions

Ask any Psoriasis patient how they are feeling from day to day, and the odds
are good that they will cite emotional strain as a side effect of their disorder.
This does not mean that Psoriasis victims find it more difficult to cope; they
just have a lot to cope with. Keep in mind that depression can result anytime
during a flare as you struggle with the uncertainty and often
misunderstanding of this disease.
Learning to control (and cope) with your emotions is an integral part of

maintaining your overall health and keeping your Psoriasis in check. The
first step in doing so is dealing with depression
Of course, you cannot deal with something you don’t recognize or will not
accept. For some people, depression is a sign of weakness. Nothing could be
further from the truth. This has absolutely nothing to do with a person’s
coping abilities.
While some biological causes of depression need medication to take care of

it, some forms of depression are well handled with other methods of
treatment. But, before we begin talking about how to treat depression, let’s
look at its symptoms.
Clinical depression is something far worse than feeling blue. It is an intense

feeling of hopelessness that can leave a person feeling physically and
emotionally depleted. Showing up in many different ways, some of the main
signs of depression include:
• Major sleep changes

• Major mood swings
• Anger
• Noticeable weight changes (gaining or losing more than 10 pounds in
three months or less)

• A dramatic drop in energy levels

• A lack of interest in activities once enjoyed
• Feelings of extreme guilt
Once you recognize the signs of depression it is important to accept them

(after all, the vast majority of Psoriasis patients will experience some form of
clinical depression at some point of their disease), and get help right away.
Using Food to Boost Your Mental Health and Outlook on Life

Yes, it is possible to beat stress and depression with the right nutrition – at
the very least you can help your body deal with it better to get better faster.
Here are some basic tips to using nutrition as part of your stress therapy:
• never skip meals
• avoid sugar and refined food products
• increase you fiber intake
• keeps fats to less than 20% of your daily calories
• avoid red meat
• stay away from caffeine
• take the right nutritional supplements
• drink at least 72 ounces of purified water every day to help clear your
body of built up toxins in your system

Detoxing Your Way to a Healthy Pregnancy
The following short and easy to follow liver detoxing protocol will
help you cleanse your way to a complete, normal and healthy
pregnancy.
The liver is the largest organ in the body and is a main player in the digestive
system. Without an efficiently working liver, your body would be unable to
process the foods it takes in, and every organ would suffer as important
nutrients fail dot make their way to other places in the body and excess
toxins built up causing major problems.
The liver has three main jobs:
1. to process the foods we eat
2. aid in digestion
3. eliminate unwanted toxins
It is able to these jobs by making bile (acids which help in digestion) and
filtration (the process of separating needed nutrients from other toxins and
chemicals). As the food we eat is digested, the liver helps to send off the
vitamins and minerals the body needs and flush out everything else.
So it makes sense that when your liver is not working properly, your entire
body suffers. And when digestion suffers, a leaky gut can occur.

To help keep your liver working effectively, it is important to clean it our once
in a while. This is done by detoxifying this important organ and alleviating
any stress and strain it may be under.
There are a lot of different ways in which to detoxify the liver, but this simple
weeklong program is fast and affective – plus it is easy on the system! So
where do you begin? Here are three main steps to a great liver detox:
The Prequel
No detoxifying program is going to work well without first boosting your liver
and colon health by instituting a 7-day prequel program designed to give
your liver the nutrients it needs to handle the actual toxin purge.
When you fast, your body releases toxins from your fat cells, forcing them
into your bloodstream. If your colon and liver are not prepared, they will be
unable to handle the influx, sending the toxins back into new cells. By
supporting these organs with liver strengthening foods prior to the fast, you
can help it work better.
The prequel program requires eating a good mix of liver strengthening foods
for 5-7 days before the actual detox. What foods will help prepare your body
for the purge ahead? For one week before the detox fast, be sure to choose
at least one serving from each of these vital food groups:

Crucifers
- cabbage
- cauliflower
- Brussels sprouts
- broccoli
- and broccoli sprouts
Citrus
- oranges
- lemons
- limes
Note: avoid grapefruit
Herbs
- dandelion
- mustard greens
- parsley
Green Leafy Vegetables
- kale

- watercress
- char
Sulfur-Rich Foods
- garlic
- onions
- eggs
- radish
Liver Healing Foods
- artichoke
- asparagus
- beets
- celery
- dandelion root tea
- yeast flakes
Every day during the prequel program also be sure to:
• Drink half your body weight in ounces of purified or filtered water.

• Eat 1-2 tablespoons of olive or flaxseed oil
• Eat two servings of protein
• Eat 2 tablespoons of blue-green algae
What to Avoid
To ensure that your liver and colon are not being stressed for the week prior
to the fast, be sure to avoid these products:
- any form of sugar (including honey)
- artificial sweeteners
- caffeine
- gluten
- refined carbohydrates
- trans fats
- soy
- alcohol
- Processed food items
The One Day Liver Detox Regime
One of the fastest and easiest ways to flush the liver of toxins is to drink a
concoction designed to purge toxins from the liver while still supporting it.

Keep in mind that this protocol should only be sued for one day or else you
risk actually worsening your symptoms.
Juice Recipe
Ingredients:
• unsweetened cranberry juice
• filtered water (equal parts)
• cinnamon
• ground ginger
• nutmeg
• fresh squeezed orange juice
• fresh squeezed lemon juice
• stevia (to taste)
Cooking Procedure:
• Bring cranberry juice and water to a boil
• Reduce heat to low
• Place cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg into a tea ball and then add to
simmering mixture
• Simmer for 20 minutes
• Cool to room temperature
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
Serve hot, room temperature or on ice

Be sure to alternate drinking one cup of filtered water and one cup of detox
mixture throughout the day, being sure to take in about 68-72 ounces of
clear water. This will require drinking at least 8 ounces of either every hour.
In addition to drinking the detox mixture, be sure to take one of

the following twice that day:
• 1-2 teaspoons of powdered physillum husks in 8 ounces of water or
detox mixture
• 2-3 tablespoons of milled flaxseed mixed in water
Take a 20 minute walk at the end of the day to help your circulation and keep
the liver flushing toxins.
The Sequel
In just one day you should be feeling lighter and more energetic as your liver
flushes tons of toxins from your body. But, that’s not all. To help the liver get
rid of all of the toxins clogging up your gut, be sure to add plenty of probiotic
food sources to your diet during the next three days to help your intestines
build up as much friendly bacteria as it can. This can be done by eating
plenty of raw fresh sauerkraut and nonfat whole milk yogurt. In addition,
before each meal take 1-2 tablets of hydrochloric acid in a formula that

contains at least 500 mg betaine hydrochloride and 100 mg pepsin and 50
mg ox bile extract.
To finish off the program follow the 7 seven prequel diet for a week following
the detox protocol.

Step # 3 : How to Determine Your
Time of Ovulation
No matter what program you ultimately use to help conceive your next baby
– and no matter what gender you choose it to be – there is one thing that you
absolutely must learn in order to succeed: when you ovulate! Predicting
ovulation has gotten much easier in the last few years, but still can be a
somewhat time consuming and confusing endeavor.
Ovulation predication 101
Have you ever known anyone who insists that she can tell the moment she
ovulates? You may have thought the woman was nuts. But, the odds are
good that she has just taken the time to listen to her body and learn her
unique signs and symptoms of ovulation.
Predicting the exact moment of ovulation doesn’t have to be impossible. You
too can learn how to do it simply by listening more closely to what your body
has to tell you.

Reading Your Body’s Signals and
Signs
Your body has the tendency to tell you exactly what it’s up to – if you are
smart enough to listen.
Every woman experiences slightly different feelings when she ovulates.
Some experience a sharp pain in their side or right through their belly button
area. Others experience excruciating migraines and stomach upset. Still
others become crampy and may even spot a bit. Any of these signs sound
familiar? You may be missing an important sign that you are ovulating!
The first step is to watch for signs of ovulation so that you are sure to you’re
your sexual encounters to benefit your gender section. This can be done by
watching for important signs such as these:
Tender breasts, headaches, mood swings.
An increase in cervical mucus and its elasticity.

A sudden basil body temperature increase of at least .2 degrees that lasts
about three days.
Sharp sudden pain in the abdomen.
The Basal Body Temperature
When you ovulate, your body produces more progesterone, which raises
your basal body temperature (usually by about 1 degree F). Of course, this
temperature rises up to three days before you ovulate, so while it is a good
indicator that ovulation has either already occurred (or is about to), it should
only be used as an indicator.
When tracking your Basal Body Temperature make certain to follow these
basic guidelines:
1. Shake down the thermometer before going to bed and leave it
on your nightstand to eliminate movement in the morning.
2. Take your temperature as soon as you wake up before you
move, get out of bed, go to the bathroom – any movement at all
can alter the results.

3. Use a basal body temperature for best results.
4. Take your temperature about the same time every day.
5. Chart your temperature daily, watching for slight increases that
last at least three days. Of course, some women experience an
obvious spike in temperature at ovulation (see more on this in
the section about BBT).
Mucous Changes
As ovulation nears, the mucous in your cervix tends to change. During a
woman’s
infertile times, the mucous in her cervix tends to be thin and somewhat
watery. But, as ovulation nears it become thicker, stretchier and more
pliable. If you watch your cervical mucous daily, you will notice that
you can take a dab of mucous between your fingers and stretch it
several inches as ovulation occurs. Right after ovulation it will begin to
thin out again.
Being able to detect these subtle changes and link them to ovulation can
take several months, but is a very effective way to pinpoint ovulation
once you understand exactly what you are looking for.

Cervical Palpation
Changes in the way your cervix feels can also tell you when you ovulate –
especially when used in conjunction with the basal body temperature – since
most of the time the cervix feels firm and dry and easy to reach. It will also
feel closed. The closer to ovulation you get, the softer and wetter it will feel.
It may also feel as if it is creeping further and further into the vagina toward
the uterus. During ovulation it can actually move an entire inch deeper into
the pelvis. Plus, it will feel open to the touch – you will actually be able to
stick your finger into it! This allows the sperm to make their way through.
When it is the softest and hardest to reach, you are ovulating.
So, how do you check each of these items? Start by using the same position
each time (putting one foot on a low stool is best) and inserting your finger
all the way into your vagina (reaching up and back) until you feel the top.
Your cervix can be felt on the underside of the tip of your finger. If you do not
feel your cervix, try pressing on your lower abdomen. (Just be sure to do this

each time you do a cervix check since consistency is vital for accurate
charting.
How to Chart Cervical Changes
Charting your cervical changes will take a couple of months since it will likely
take some time for you to recognize true ovulation changes.
It is easiest to draw the changes of the cervix on a chart. Use a dot to signify
a closed cervix; a circle for an open cervix.
If the cervix is low in the vaginal canal, draw it low in the space for cervical
observations. If the cervix is high up the vaginal canal, draw it higher up in
the space for cervical observations.
Next, write Firm if the cervix is firm and soft if the cervix is soft.
Finally, go over your charts after a few months looking for patterns. You will
notice a distinct pattern to the changes in your cervix and that will help you
better determine ovulation. Next, double check with your BBT to see if both
results match.

Keeping a Fertility Chart
Once you have learned how to detect ovulation, you will need to keep a chart
of these signs/symptoms in order to predict it from month to month.
While it may sound complicated (and often looks that way in the books you
read), a fertility chart can be as simple or complex as you make it. Basically,
it is just a record of what’s going on in your body, with symptoms listed on a
piece of paper by your bed, or on an intricate graph on the computer. That is
up to you. The important thing is to record your symptoms from month to
month so you can see any patterns that emerge which will help you better
predict your peak fertility times.

Kits, Sticks and Software That Can
Help You Predict Ovulation Better
For some people, predicting ovulation on their own requires the use of more
sophisticated methods such as ovulation kits and sticks or even computer
software. Others simply want to double-check their own results with these
more techno-reliant options.
Using Ovulation Predictor Kits

Ovulation predictor kits are available in most drugstores, and although pricey
can be fairly accurate in predicting ovulation in most women. They work by
measuring the amount of LH (luteinizing hormone) found in your urine. Since
LH generally rises 24 to 36 hours before ovulation, these tests can help you
determine about what day you are apt to ovulate from month to month.
There are some drawbacks to these tests however. First, women with
polycystic ovaries may have a high LH all the time, so the kits will always be
positive, as could women over 40 or those in premature ovarian failure (POF).

They can also be difficult to read and understand so many women must use
them for several months for a solid reading.
Using a Spit Test

One of the newest ways to test for ovulation requires you to take samples of
your spit. Believe it or not, your saliva’s salt content rises as you your
estrogen levels increase, so finding your saliva’s peak salt line can be a good
way to determine when you ovulate.
According to the FDA, these spit tests are about 98% accurate and easy to
use. Since you can reuse the testing tubes, the kits must only be purchased
once, unlike other ovulation kits which must require buying a new kit every
month. Plus, you can use the testing kit anytime, not just when your bladder
is full or in the early morning.
Although more expensive (about $60) and harder to use, the salvia test does
appear to be more accurate, especially for women who do not have a regular
period.

Fertility Monitors
For those wishing to use a more high-tech method of determining their
ability to conceive, a fertility monitor may be the answer. Using a small
computer to track and store data regarding your test results, these monitors
can actually test both your estrogen and LH levels from day to day. Able to
predict ovulation five days before it happens, they can give couples a much
better chance at success.
Fertility monitors can also be used if you’re taking fertility drugs, and unlike
other testing kits, it can also be set for women with unpredictable cycles.
They are expensive — running over $200 — but are the most accurate home
testing service available.
Since ovulation is such an important component to a successful gender
selection outcome, it should be handled slowly and carefully. Take the time
to use each of these methods, creating multiple charts to log your results.
Sure it may take 3-5 months to determine the exact time that you ovulate,

but it is well worth the time it takes to ensure that you get the baby that you
want.

Step # 4: Dietary, Alkalinity and
Supplementation Measures to
Employ for Successful Gender
Selection
There are a lot of factors that go into creating an inviting environment for
one type of sperm versus another. Keeping your body’s pH level within a
certain range is one. As is your diet and supplementation regime. To better
understand each, read further.
The Alkalinity Factor in Gender Selection
No matter what method of gender section you decide to follow, the research
is clear: The PH levels in a woman’s vagina and cervix is a major contributor
to determining whether a male or a female sperm reaches the egg first.
Here is what science has learned regarding the alkalinity factor in
determining a baby’s sex:

1. If a woman's PH level is normally highly acidic, she will give birth to
girls more often than she will give birth to boys.
2. High acid levels in the vagina and cervix destroy male (Y chromosome
sperm) sperm, but have virtually no negative effects on female (X
chromosome sperm) sperm. This makes conceiving a girl easier.
3. If a woman's PH level is more normally highly alkaline, she will likely
give birth to more boys than girls
4. High alkaline levels destroy female sperm, but have little effect on
male sperm.
Considering these facts, it is no wonder that finding ways to change the
alkaline level of the female body is one way to help predispose conception
for one sex over another easier.
Testing Your Ph Levels

Before you even begin trying to conceive one gender over another, you have
to find out what your Ph level is and then do whatever is necessary to adjust
it to make your reproductive tract more sustaining to the gender you want.

The best way to test your vaginal Ph levels is by using either manual test
strips or a testing meter. The strips are usually cheaper, but can be harder to
read; while the test monitor gives instant and easy to understand results.
Regardless of which type of testing device you sue, you will have to get a
mucous sample form your vagina. The best and most accurate way to do this
is to reach into the vagina near the cervix and try and lightly scrape your
finger in the area to produce mucous. Slowly remove your finger.
Next, smear the mucous onto the testing device according to the directions
in the box. Testing strips will generally change color which needs to be
matched to the color strip found with your kit. This will tell you how acidic or
alkaline your mucous. Digital meters, on the other hand usually give you a
number value to the alkalinity of your vaginal mucous.
Ph levels are gauged on a scale from 0 to 14. The lower the number, the
better chance you have of conceiving a girl. To conceive a girl you want a Ph
level between 4 and 4.5 and above 7 for a boy.

Important Note: the alkalinity of a man’s semen can also affect gender. To
test your partner, simply repeat the test using a sample of semen taken right
after ejaculation. In rode rot conceive a girl, his levels should be around 7 or
7.5 and above 9 for a boy.
Adjusting Your Ph Levels

Once you have taken the ph test, you may discover that your levels do not
provide an optimal environment for conceiving the sex you desire. This can
often be changed by staking these simple steps:
• Douching with the appropriate ingredients: while douching is
no longer encouraged since it tends to lead to more urinary
tract infections and bacteria buildup in the vagina, some sex
section specialists still suggest trying this simple method to help
change the Ph in the woman’s vagina. To conceive a girl it is
suggested that you douche prior to intercourse with equal
amounts of water and vinegar and for a baby , equal amounts of
water and baking soda
• Have an organism. If you are trying to have a boy, it is
recommended that the woman have a strong orgasm prior to

her partner’s ejaculation. This is because the fluids produced by
the woman during orgasm helps to create a more alkaline
environment. Plus, the contractions of orgasm help to push
those male sperm forward even faster, allowing them to literally
outrun their X chromosome counterparts!
• Use a lime-soaked tampon to help keep ph levels low after
intercourse. This will help you conceive a girl. Simply soak a
tampon and it applicator in a mixture of lime juice and water
(equal parts) and then insert into the vagina 30 minutes after
intercourse and leave there for about an hour (never leave in
longer than 4 hours!).
• Use egg whites. Egg whites can help raise pH levels in a safe
and effective way, making it easier to conceive a boy. Here’s
what to do: bring a fresh egg to room temperature and then
carefully wash the shell. Separate the yolk form the egg white
and tests the whites for their Ph level. If the level is at least a 9,
then gently inert the egg whites into the vagina before
intercourse.

The Foods to Eat

In a minute we are going to talk about the specific types of foods that you
should eat to conceive a specific sex. But first, it is important for us to review
the rules for eating for two.
Right now is not the time to begin consuming large amounts of food to
increase your caloric intake. There is no need to fatten you up prior to
conception, but you should begin to eat a well-balanced pregnancy diet
about 6-8 weeks before you try to conceive. This will help your body provide
the right nutrients to a fetus from the moment it is conceived.
Before adding things to your diet to help give those girl or boy sperm the
best chance of survival it is important to make sure that you are getting
enough folic acid, calcium and iron rich foods in your daily eating plan. These
three main nutrients are critical if you want to conceive and maintain a
healthy pregnancy. Here’s why:

Iron
Iron is an essential nutrient needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Its main
role is to produce red blood cells which are needed to carry oxygen
throughout the body. Some ways to increase your iron is to:
• eat plenty of whole grains
• eat breakfast cereals that are high in fiber
• add more vegetables into your diet (try adding them to soups
and casseroles)
• Add legumes (beans) to your diet through pasta dishes, chili and
a variety of soups.
Calcium
We all know that calcium is a crucial ingredient to building strong bones. Go
into pregnancy calcium defiant and both you and your baby will suffer. To
add calcium to your diet:
• increase your dairy intake by eating plenty of cheese, yogurt and
milk
• look for calcium fortified products on grocery shelves like
orange juice
• take a calcium supplement (more on this in a moment)

Folic Acid
Most women need at least 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to ensure a
healthy pregnancy. Yet, few ever get that much. In addition to the folic acid
found in your prenatal vitamins, try adding these foods to your daily eating
plan:
• green leady vegetables such as broccoli, lettuce and peas
• cereals fortified with folic acid
• eating meats like liver, chicken and pork
• orange juice
• tomato juice
Vitamin C
A powerful antioxidant that protects the essential fatty acids, vitamin C also
helps with male infertility (sperm motility), speeds up the healing process and
enhances thymus function. It also neutralizes toxins and reduces stress.
Vitamin C is naturally found in red bell peppers, oranges, lemons,
watermelons, kiwi, strawberries, green leafy vegetables, broccoli and parsley.

You can provide yourself with vitamin C simply by eating organic citrus fruit
or strawberries in the morning. Squeezing organic lemon juice and diluting it
with water cannot only provide a high quality of vitamin C, it also cleanses
your system when taken on an empty stomach.
The recommended amount per day is 1000 mg.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps the body produce the proper amounts of cervical mucus in
women, and protect sperm in males from damaging free radicals. A
deficiency in Vitamin A is shown to reduce sperm volume and count, and
increase abnormal sperm so it is suggested that both men and women get
up to 10,000 IU of Beta Carotene. The best foods to eat for this purpose
include: carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, spinach, eggs, yellow fruits and
vegetables, whole milk and milk products, dark green leafy veggies, and fish
oils.

What to Eat for Conceiving a Girl

To conceive a girl, you want to make your body as acidity as possible without
throwing off the balance too much. Male Y sperm do not thrive under these
circumstances and will either be killed off or will slow down so much that
they become inactive. In order to create a more acidity environment in the
vagina and cervix, be sure to eat more acidic foods such as:
• corn
• lentils olives
• winter squash
• blueberries
• citrus
• cranberries
• prunes
• plums
• barley
• bran
• oats
• bread
• wheat flour
• hemp seed flour

• macaroni
• noodles
• wheat germ
• wheat products
• almond milk
• chick peas
• beans (green beans, chick peas, pinot beans and red beans)
• rice milk
• soy milk
• butter
• cheese
• ice cream
• nuts (cashews, peanuts, pecans, walnuts,
• legumes
• bacon
• beef
• seafood (haddock, lobster, mussels, carp, clams, lobster
mussels)
• lamb

• oils (olive oil, safflower oil, avocado oil, canola oil, sesame oil,
sesame oil)
• lard
• carob
• corn syrup
• sugar
• catsup
• cocoa
• mustard
• soft drinks
• vinegar
What to Eat to Conceive a Boy

Conceiving a boy will be easier if you’re your Ph levels are more
alkaline. This can be achieved by adding these alkaline foods to your
diet:
• alfalfa
• barley grass
• beef greens
• beets

• broccoli
• cabbage
• carrots
• cauliflower
• celery
• collard greens
• cucumber’
• dandelion
• edible flowers
• egg plant
• garlic
• green peas
• kale
• lettuce
• mushrooms
• nightshade vegetables
• onions
• parsnips
• peas
• peppers

• seaweed
• spinach
• sweet potatoes
• tomatoes
• watercress
• wheatgrass
• dandelion root
• apples
• apricots
• avocado
• bananas
• berries
• cantaloupes
• coconut (fresh)
• currants
• dates
• dried figs
• grapes
• grapefruit
• honeydew

• lemon
• lime
• nectarines
• oranges
• peaches
• pears
• pineapple
• raisins
• almonds
• chestnuts
• tofu
• whey protein powder
• chili pepper
• cinnamon
• ginger
• curry
• herbs (all)
• sea salt
• apple cider vinegar
• bee pollen

• fresh fruit juice
• green juices
• blackstrap molasses
Supplementation for Girls

When trying to conceive a girl baby, there are a few supplements
that you can try. Note: please be sure to check with your doctor to
ensure that each is safe under your unique health and fertility
situation:
Magnesium: helps to create a more acidic environment which is
detrimental to male sperm. Recommended dosage: 800 mg.
Calcium: calcium helps to create a more acidic environment in your
cervix, which can aid you in conceiving a girl/ recommended
dosage: 300 mg.
Sudafed: this mucous drying over the counter medication can help
to dry up your cervical mucous, which can favor female X sperm.

Since they are hardier than their male counterparts, the theory is
that they can survive the dryer environment can make it to the egg
for fertilization. Take about an hour before intercourse.
Cranberry Supplements: taken a week prior to ovulation, help to
reduce the Ph level in your body which is said to help female sperm
thrive and male sperm die off before they reach the egg for
fertilization.
Supplements for Conceiving a Boy

As is the case with conceiving a girl, there are certain supplements
you can take to help boost the alkalinity of your Ph levels. Here are
just a few:
• Potassium supplements: Taking potassium supplements can help
make your body more alkaline. Recommended dosage: 200 mg daily
• Sodium supplements: sodium too, has the tendency to increase
alkaline levels in the body
• Caffeine: It is supposed to give the sperm a jolt and help them
swim to have caffeine 15-30 minutes before sex

• Chlorvescent or Slow K tablets: helps to rebalance the PH levels in
the cervix, making the mucous much more alkaline
• Evening Primrose oil: helps to increase cervical mucous
• Bee pollen and Royal Jelly -- (to be taken by the man)
helps to increase sperm production in men, which has
been linked to an increase in male births

Step # 5: The Intercourse and
Orgasm Factors
Man + woman= baby. When all goes as planned, a husband and
wife should be able to come together to produce offspring. But, did
you know that the frequency, timing, and organism factors all play
a role in which sex your newborn will be?
We have already talked about some important ways in which you
can increase your chances of conceiving one sex over another.
Now, let’s look at the role intercourse plays in this all-important
decision.
What to do when you want a girl

Ready to add a little girl to your family? There are some important
things you can do to increase your chances.
Chart Your Time of Ovulation and Your Time of Intercourse

We have already talked in great length about the importance of
pinpointing ovulation as the first step in the entire gender selection
process. Still, it is vital that we repeat its importance.
To determine the time each month that you ovulate, please refer to
Step 3: Detmeri9gin Ovulation. In that section you will learn the
exact steps and tools needed to ensure proper determination. Of
course the main ways in which most people predict ovulation is by
utilizing:
• the female’s basal body temperature
• checking for mucous changes
• checking for cervical changes
• watching for physical signs like sharp pains
• using an ovulation predictor test or monitor
By keeping a detailed record or chart of your ovulation speculations,
you should be able to pinpoint the day in about three months. It is
important at this point to be patient and take several months to
ensure that the day you have chosen as your special day is indeed just
that. Remember, many things can alter a woman’s cycle including

stress (and isn’t this all a bit stressful) as well as illness. So, take the
time to make a proper determination before trying the other methods
for gender selection (or even conception) found here.
What if you suffer from an irregular cycle? Does that mean that gender
selection is unattainable? Not necessarily; although it may be a bit
trickier.
For women with irregular cycles it is recommended that they look back
at their cycles over a 6-month period of time. Find the shortest cycle
and then subtract 14 days. Then subtract another 3 days. This is your
target date. For instance, if your shortest cycle is 26 days, you will
subtract 14 from 26 which are 12 and then subtract another 3, which is
9. If you are trying to conceive a girl then you would want to have sex
no later than day 9 of your cycle. For a boy; after day 9. By working
with the shortest cycle you are guaranteeing that you will not have a
mix-up and conceive the wrong sex inadvertently by having
intercourse too late in any given cycle. Of course, by concentrating so
heavily on these earlier date, you may miss the opportunity to get
pregnant altogether when your cycle runs later than 26 days. This can

delay you getting pregnant for several months and should be
considered.
Once you have determined your target date for ovulation, then you
can figure out when to bets time your sexual escapades to coincide
with the proper time to conceive the gender you want. Remember, to
conceive a girl, it is important to begin having intercourse about 3-4
days before you ovulate and then stop on ovulation day. For boys,
abstain during this pre-ovulation time and begin having intercourse on
ovulation day and continue for a few days.
The Sperm Count Factor

Sperm Count is another factor when it comes to conceiving a girl.
Once of the best ways to increase your chances of having a girl is to
lower the sperm count a bit. This can be done by keeping the
temperature higher in the scrotum and having intercourse more often.
By lowering the sperm count it is believed that more female sperm
survive, thus increasing the chance of conceiving a girl.
The Frequency of Intercourse Factor

Want to have a girl? How often you have sex may be a factor. There
are two main ideas considering the frequency of intercourse and the
part it plays in gender selection.
On one hand, some scientists believe that having frequent sex can
lower the sperm count, thus giving those X chromosome sperm a
better chance at fertilizing that all-important egg.
But, here’s another interesting tidbit of information to keep in mind:
when couples abstain for too long (let’s say for 2 weeks or more)
something called spontaneous nocturnal emissions may occur, which
tends to dramatically lower the sperm count. The timing of this often
occurs just at the right time for trying to conceive a girl. So some
couples opt for this method instead of more frequent intercourse
throughout the cycle.
The Temperature Factor for Males

The temperature of the testes can dramatically affect a man’s sperm
count, and this can sometimes allow more female sperm to be emitted
during ejaculation. Try and keep the testes warm by wearing longer

pants and snug underwear (but not tight since this can cause an over-
warming that could impeded fertility altogether. If you have access to a
Jacuzzi tub, try soaking in it from time to time but keep the
temperature between 9-101 only. Again, keeping it too hot could
cause the sperm count to become too low for a pregnancy to occur at
all.
The Abstinence Factor

There are several things to consider when it comes to abstaining from
sex in order to conceive a girl. First, be sure to abstain during peak
“boy days” around ovulation. Also, if you can abstain altogether during
your non-girl days (this is usually 2-3 weeks per month), you may have
a better chance of conceiving a girl by causing the testes to produce
fewer male sperm.
Keep in mind that when we talk about abstaining in this book, we
mean abstaining from ejaculation, not necessarily sex! What’s
important there is that there is no ejaculation during this period of
time, whether by intercourse, or some other method.

The Douching Factor

To douche or not to douche – that is a big question for many women
trying to conceive a girl. In gnarl, most doctors discourage douching at
all since it tends to increase a woman’s chance of getting some sort of
infection in the vaginal area including the uncomfortable and
potentially dangerous Urinary tract infection.
For decades women douched for cleanliness reasons, unknowingly
setting themselves up for repeat infections and other “female issues.”
Today women are told not to douche for cleansing purposes.
But, is it safe to douche while trying to conceive? The jury is still out on
this one. Some doctors do say yes, minimal douching is alright.
Making the final decision is a health care question that you will have to
answer yourself. Only you know how much risk that you are willing to
take in order to conceive that girl
For those women who do decide to give douching a try to help
increase their chances of giving birth to a girl, here are a few recipes
try:

• mix 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with 500 ml of water and
douche prior to intercourse
• mix equal amounts of water and baking soda (use more water if
that is more comfortable) and douche no longer than 30
minutes before intercourse.
The Birth Control Factor

When trying to conceive a child of a certain sex, you may be wondering
how to prevent a pregnancy during those ‘Boy days.” Using certain
birth control methods may to only harm your ability to conceive at all,
they can sometimes cause you to experience certain signs and
symptoms of ovulation which are false and can cause you to try for
that girl at the wrong time.
Any type of medicated birth control like the pill or an IUD must never
be sued when trying to get pregnant. The hormone fluctuations
caused by these methods of birth control can not only keep you from
conceiving, but may confuse your cycles, making it virtually impossible
to pinpoint ovulation and time your intercourse to ensure the desired
result.

Foams and gels are also discouraged. While they may seem safe, they
can alter the alkalinity of the cervix and can also destroy sperm.
Most researchers agree that when trying your hand at sex selection
there are only two forms of birth control that will not interrupt the
process:
• abstinence during those wrong gender days
• condoms (without any type of gel or spermicide) . Non-treated
condoms do not alter the mucous secretions or Ph levels of the
woman’s vagina or cervical tract and also prohibit sperm from
making their way to the egg to for fertilization during the wrong
time of the cycle.
Keep in mind though, that no form of birth control is completely
effective and some couples have reported pregnancies even after
being careful in this manner.

Female Orgasm Vs. male Orgasm

Females secrete different types of mucous depending on the time in
the cycle as well as whether or not orgasm has been reached. When a
woman has an organism, her alkalinity increases, which tends to favor
male sperm. In addition to this, orgasm also helps to push those
smaller and lighter male sperm further into the cervix, giving them a
head start on the journey. For this reason, orgasm is discouraged
when trying to conceive a girl.
When ejaculating, men are encouraged to keep withdraw their penis
as close as possible to the cervix to ensure a girl. This will make it
more difficult for male sperm to make their way to the egg for
fertilization. The longer the trip, the more successful the female X
sperm will be.
Positions for Intercourse

Sexual positioning has long been touted as a way to achieve gender
selection. Since shallow penetration is most successful when trying to
conceive a girl, the following positions are recommended:

1. The Missionary Pose: the standard man on top missionary
position seems to offer the bets chance of conceiving a girl.
Why? Because the prone position allows for a more shallow
penetration of the penis, plus it tends deposit the sperm near
the cervical opening instead further into the cervix.
2. Spooning: By putting her back to her partner, the male can
cuddle his partner form behind, penetrating in a shallower
manner. Since this position is not as deep as “doggy style” it
allows for a softer experience while depositing the sperm just
where it needs to be for a female conception.
3. The Edge of the World Position: this position requires the female
to lay on the edge of the bed, couch or chair and allow her
partner to enter her form a standing or kneeling position. Like
some of the other positions described, it allows for a more
shallow penetration, yet is exciting for both partners.
4. The face-to-face positioning: to allow for a better chance of
conceiving a girl, always thrive for a face to face encounter
(except in the case of spooning). This tends to keep penetration
from becoming too deep.

What to Do to Conceive a Boy

Now that you have learned what to do to conceive a girl, you may think
that conceiving a boy sit he exact opposite. In some cases that is true.
But, sometimes, more or different is necessary. Here are some
important tips to keep in mind when trying to get that boy.
Chart Your Time of Ovulation and Time of Intercourse
As is the case in trying to conceive a girl, the first step to trying for that
boy is determining when you ovulate. once you have make that
important determination, then you must figure out the best boy days
to have intercourse. For the highest rate of success, time your sexual
encounters for the day of ovulation and beyond. This way, your
vaginal secretions will favor a boy.
The Sperm Count Factor

Some scientists claim that male sperm outnumber female sperm in
most instances. Unfortunately, Y chromosome sperm are not as hardy
as their X chromosome counterparts and many of them die off before

very reaching their destination. That is why a high sperm count is
necessary in order to conceive a boy. Common sense tells us that the
more sperm you have, the more chances you will have that a Y
chromosome one will make it to the egg for fertilization. Reread some
of our previous chapters to see how to best increase you’re your
sperm count using diet, vitamins and other useful means.
The Temperature Factor for Males

Keep the testes cool is essential to increasing sperm counts and giving
you a better chance of conceiving a boy. Avoid clothing pieces like jock
straps, wet suits, jogging suits, tight underwear and other pieces of
tight clothing. Also stay away from hot rubs, warm baths, saunas and
extended exercise which could heat up those testicles.
The Abstinence Factor

One of the great benefits of trying to achieve a male pregnancy is the
fact that your sex life is more active. Having sex at least 2-3 times per
week from ovulation onward is recommended for male conceptions.

The Birth Control Factor

When trying to conceive a child of a certain sex, you may be wondering
how to prevent a pregnancy during those ‘Boy days.” Using certain
birth control methods may to only harm your ability to conceive at all,
they can sometimes cause you to experience certain signs and
symptoms of ovulation which are false and can cause you to try for
that girl at the wrong time.
Any type of medicated birth control like the pill or an IUD must never
be used when trying to get pregnant. The hormone fluctuations
caused by these methods of birth control can not only keep you from
conceiving, but may confuse your cycles, making it virtually impossible
to pinpoint ovulation and time your intercourse to ensure the desired
result.
Foams and gels are also discouraged. While they may seem safe, they
can alter the alkalinity of the cervix and can also destroy sperm.

Most researchers agree that when trying your hand at sex selection
there are only two forms of birth control that will not interrupt the
process:
• abstinence during those wrong gender days
• condoms (without any type of gel or spermicide) . Non-treated
condoms do not alter the mucous secretions or Ph levels of the
woman’s vagina or cervical tract and also prohibit sperm from
making their way to the egg to for fertilization during the wrong
time of the cycle.
Keep in mind though, that no form of birth control is completely
effective and some couples have reported pregnancies even after
being careful in this manner.
The Orgasm Factor

When it comes to conceiving a boy, having an orgasm before the male
is important to for women. If your partner then ejaculates while
deeply penetrating the vagina, the contractions from your orgasm

should help to push male sperm further into the cervix where it needs
to be to out swim any female sperm.
Positions of Intercourse end Penetration
Factors for Boys

Deep penetration is an essential part of giving those male sperm a
better chance at reaching the egg first. This can be accomplished by a
variety of sexual positions designed to help get the sperm as close to
the egg as possible. This helps to limit their trip and stay away from
any hostilities found within the vaginal environment. So, which
positions are best for baby boy conception? Here are a few to try:
• Doggy Style: One of the most powerful ways to engage in
sexual intercourse, the from behind method requires the
women to kneel back toward her man. This enables him to
penetrate as deeply as possible using deep, strong thrusts. This
position also lends itself to much stronger male organism which
can also help to push those male sperm along. Men, just be

sure to warn your partner before you ejaculate so she can come
first. This too, will aid your conception tries.
• The Spread Eagle Position: a bit more awkward, this position
requires the woman to lie on her stomach with her legs spread
as widely apart as possible. The man then penetrates deeply
into the vagina. Note to men; be sure to thrust as deeply as
possible as you ejaculate to ensure that the sperm gets up
above the neck of the cervix.
• The astride position: while lying on his back, the woman strides
the man with her legs on either side of him. This allows the
woman to control how deeply her man can penetrate her.
Special Note: to conceive a baby boy, it is imperative that the

penis penetrate as deeply as possible while ejaculating, no
matter what position is used.
Now that you have a bit more knowledge about how sex section works
and what to do to conceive wither a boy or a girl, the final step is
deciding whether or not you want to try the options offered here.
Yearning for a certain sex child is nothing new; couples have struggled

with this need for centuries. Lucky for you that you live in a time that
no longer relies on ancient wives tales and absurdities to try and
conceive a boy – or a girl. Today’s science has backed up many of these
sec selections methods with a clearer understanding of how they work
– and how well they work.
If you are thinking about sex selection, take the time to re-read this
book carefully and discuss it with your partner, and then, if you both
agree, go ahead and give out method a try. Nature gives you a 50-
50chance of getting the gender you yearn for – our program increases
those odds substantially. So, what do you have to lose?

APPENDIX 1: 191
APPENDIX 1:
Other Methods of Sex
Selection?
Sometimes the need for a certain sex child is so strong, that couples
do not want to “risk” getting the wrong sex. In most cases, this is due
to medical or genetic reasons, which so scare the would-be parents
that they can’t even think of giving birth to the gender which could be
inflicted with server medical problems.
When gender selection is such a strong need for a couple, it may be
time to consider more drastic – and ethnical – means for fulfilling their
dream of parenthood.
While high-tech solutions are not for everyone, they do offer some
hope for those couples who have a legitimate “need” to ensure one
sex over another at conception.

Other Methods of Sex Selection? 192
So, what medical intervention options are available for these couples?
The three most common are: MicroSort; The Erricson Method and
PGD.
All About MicroSort

When it comes to gender selection, the most important ingredient is
the sperm. Since a man’s sperm dictates which sex the embryo will be,
being able to dictate which sperm actually fertilizes an egg is a vital
component to successful sex section.
Originally developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for
helping to separate animal sperm for insemination, the cytometer was
soon considered as a viable mechanism for helping couples select the
sex of their child. With a bit more research and tweaking to make the
device work for humans, MicroSort became one of the most popular
methods of sex selection offered in modern times.
MicroSort offers couples three important things that can allow them to
pick the sex of their child:
1. the ability to distinguish X bearing sperm form Y bearing sperm

2. the ability to separate the two sperm types
3. figure out which sample contains girl sperm and which contains
boy sperm
Until this technology was made available, sorting sperm was a difficult
and often faulty procedure.
How MicroSort Works

The use of MicroSort technology in sex selection is not an easy
process. Although a bit complicated, here is basically how it works:
1. First, a sperm sample is taken
2. Next, the sample is put into the cytometry machine, which tags
the cells with a light sensitive dye
3. Next probes that can read the dye are attached to the
chromosomes signifying whether the sperm contains X
chromosomes or Y chromosomes – this is shown as they pass
through a laser beam which light them a specific gender color
4. Once the individual sperm have been tagged as either X or Y
chromosome, the machine sports them into two piles.

5. Finally a purity level is assigned to each sample, indicating the
percentage of sperm for each sex available in that sample. For
instance, a sample with a 48% purity rating would likely not be
used since it offers a lesser chance of conceiving the preferred
sex than by nature. However, a sort sample featuring a 95%
purity rating has a 95% chance of resulting in the preferred sex
pregnancy.
Touted as both safe and effective by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), early results of trials of MicroSort have shown a
success rate of about 76-95%. Early statistics show the success rate
for female birth to be higher than those for male births. It is also
completely safe for both mother and child. Many couples like the fact
that no medications are necessary if a natural insemination is used
with MicroSort.
In the vast majority of cases involving no fertility issues, a natural
insemination is used with the MicroSort process, making the entire
process easier and cheaper. Of course, some couples opt to go
through Invitro-insemination to help increase their success rate of a
pregnancy to eliminate the need of repeat cycles using MicroSort.

The problem with using Invitro is that it requires the woman taking
multiple drugs to stimulate egg maturity; egg retrieval; Petri-dish
fertilization and a separate procedure to implant the fertilized embryo.
This can be a difficult and expensive process.
Whichever method you sue to actually get pregnant, the results
remain the same; MicroSort seems to be one of the best and most
successful sex selection methods available to today’s couples.
Getting Started
According to the MicroSort website, couples must qualify for the
procedure. This can be done through a short interview process. In
most cases, MicroSort is only permitted for those who are trying to
balance their families or prevent genetic disease. Under the
company’s own guidelines couples must meet the following criteria to
use the technology for sex selection:
• must be married
• must have at least one child (this requirement may be waived if
a genetic problem is the reasons you are trying to select the sex

of your child. In this case, one partner must be a carrier for an X-
linked or Y-linked disorder)
• be negative for HIV, Hepatitis B surface antigen or C antibody
Once a couple has been approved for the procedure, ovulation will
be determines and a semen analysis completed to ensure that the
man has a sufficient amount of sperm to be sorted.
Prior to the procedure, couples are urged to follow these three
simple rules:
• abstain from sex for 2-3 days
• avoid contact with any hot tubs, whirlpools, saunas, etc.
• avoid alcohol for at least 2-3 days prior to the procedure
On procedure day, a semen catch will be taken; the sperm sorted; and
if natural insemination is to take place, that completed also. For those
who are undergoing IVF, the sperm will be sorted and stored until the
eggs are retrieved and fertilization can take place.

How Much Does MicroSort Cost?

One last question, many couples have regarding this high-tech sex
selection treatment is the cost. While costs may vary depending on
how involved the process, the basic consultation, sort and natural
insemination runs around $5,000 per cycle. Additional costs may be
incurred if IVF is required or other tests are needed.
All About the Erricson Method

Developed by world-renowned fertility expert Ronald Erricson PH.D.,
the Erricson Albumin Method was first introduced in the 1970’s. The
basic premise of the process is to spin sperm through a protein found
in the blood called albumin using a centrifuge machine. This helps to
separate bad sperm from good sperm; although it does nothing to
separate Y and X chromosome sperm. Then the sperm is inseminated
into the patient in the hopes that a pregnancy takes place. Most
patients must repeat the process for 2-3 months before any
pregnancy occurs.

Although many scientists argue that the method does nothing to
guarantee a certain sex child will be conceived, it appears that the
spinning process alone seems to favor male conception at a rate of 78-
83% according to Dr. Erricson’s reports.
When it comes to conceiving girls using the method, the success rate
hovers around 75% only if Clomid (a common ovulation/fertility drug)
is added to the protocol.
While the Erricson method for sex selection does have its critics, there
seems to be a large request for the method since Dr. Erricson alone
has nearly 20 of his own clinics worldwide which offer the procedure
and hundreds more that employ similar spinning techniques to induce
certain gender pregnancies.
What PGD Has to Offer

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), is used primarily to prevent
genetic disorders in offspring by eliminating the possibility of giving
birth to a certain sex. When one parent is a carrier of an X or Y-linked

genetic disorder, the odds of giving birth to a child with the disorder is
greatly increased – in some cases, guaranteed. For this reasons, many
couples fear getting pregnant at all. Now, they can rest easy, knowing
that they can safely and successfully choose to have a child of the
other or “safer” sex and avoid terrible medical consequences and
heartbreak.
Considered the most effective means of sex selection available today,
PGD works by collecting eggs form the female, fertilizing them with her
partner’s sperm and then allowing those eggs to form an 8-10 cell
embryo. This takes 3-5 days. Once the embryo is big enough, a single
cell is removed form it (this in no way harms the embryo). The embryo
is then left to continue growing while tests are done on the single cell
which was removed.
Designed to look for genetic disorder sin embryos, doctors soon
discovered that they could determine what sex an embryo was during
the testing phase. This is where the controversy lies. Many critics
argue that multiple embryos are created only to be destroyed or
literally “thrown away” when they turn out to be of the wrong sex.

Some couples donate their unused embryos to infertile couples, but
since the embryo contains DNA form both partners, many feel
uncomfortable with this tactic, feeling as if they have just given away
one of their children. Other couples opt to freeze the unused embryos
for a time when they feel like they would like to expand their family
with an opposite sex child.
One way to help ease the concern of some is to also employ MicroSort
to separate the X and Y chromosome sperm so that only those sperm
that can create the right sex child are used.
Once an embryo has been chosen, it is then implanted into the mother
in the hopes that it will implant in the uterus naturally, causing a
pregnancy. Success rates vary, but are extremely high, touting the
same success rates as general IVF procedures. Success for eh gender
selection aspect of the process are near 100%,a according to statistics.
The cost of PGD is relatively high since pre-ovulation drugs are
needed; egg retrieval is required as well as a MicroSort, fertilization,

PGD screening and surgical implantation. This can also cost
thousands of dollars and take months to produce a viable pregnancy.
Although the process does come with some criticism, the fact is that it
does seem to work and is an extremely effective sex selection option
for couples who fear genetic issues. Not only can the PGD process
screen the embryo for its sex, but can also screen the embryo for
possible genetic problems, easing the minds of the new parents even
more.
No matter what sex selection method you choose be prepared to hear
the pros and cons from those around you. No program (no matter
how high tech) is 100% effective; yet some processes offer better
results than others. For those seeking a more high-tech method of
choosing their baby’s gender, the MicroSort, Erricson and PGD
methods seem to offer their most help –and success!

Appendix 2: 202
Appendix 2:
Your Sex Selection Menu
You have already learned about the different kinds of foods that you
should beating to help increase your chances of having the gender
shield you want. But, how can you take those foods and ingredients
and create menus and recipes that you want to eat? Here are some
food plans and recipes to get you started.

Your Sex Selection Menu 203
Meal Plans for Having a Baby Girl

When trying to conceive a baby girl, be sure to indulge in plenty of
magnesium and calcium rich foods like milk, yogurt, cheese, leafy
green vegetables bok choy and broccoli. Fruits such as apples,
grapefruits and tangerines should also be staples in your girl-friendly
diet. What to avoid? Food items high in sodium!
Here is a sample meal plan to give you some ideas of how to include
these items into your daily eating plan:
Monday:
Breakfast: a glass of milk, bran muffin, a half a grapefruit
Lunch: a leafy green salad; a cup of yogurt; glass of milk and a handful
of almonds
Dinner: Tuna steak, winter squash and baked potato
Snack: wheat crackers and peanut butter or ice cream (your choice)
Tuesday:

Breakfast: eggs served your favorite way; wheat toast (with butter),
prune juice and fresh fruit
Lunch: corn chowder; wheat or soda crackers; cup milk, bread and
butter
Dinner: Lasagna; green leafy salad, milk and garlic bread
Snack: pumpkin seeds; yogurt; cheese and crackers
Wednesday:
Breakfast: oatmeal and raisins, grapefruit or orange, milk and yogurt
Lunch: lentil soup, bread and butter, soda crackers and small green
salad
Diner: Halibut, beans and noodles
Snack: unsalted nuts (brazil nuts, cashes, almonds); oatmeal; bagel

and cream cheese

Thursday:
Breakfast: whole grain cereal and almond milk; fresh fruit and
yogurt
Lunch: Tuna on Pita bread; blueberries and cheese cubes
Dinner: Macaroni and cheese with ham; green beans and roasted
potatoes
Snack: glazed fruit, peanut butter sandwich, or yogurt
Friday:
Breakfast: Whole wheat toast; scrambled eggs, bacon, blueberries,
milk
Lunch: grilled cheese sandwich, vegetable soup and bread
Dinner: Grilled Haddock, rice, stir fry vegetables
Snack: cranberries, ice cream,
Saturday:
Breakfast: bacon, eggs and toast
Lunch: Pizza with cheese and tomato and spinach salad
Dinner: Beef (your choice) noodles and fresh fruit

Recipes for Conceiving a Girl
Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 box of lasagna noodles
1 ½ jars of spaghetti sauce
8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces of sharp shredded cheese
1 lb hamburger
What to Do:
Brown hamburger in a skillet and set aside
Cook lasagna boodles in a large saucepan of boiling water
Warm spaghetti sauce
Mix hamburger and sauce in a pan
Begin by layering the following in a rectangular pan:
Hamburger and sauce; lasagna noodles; a handful of sharp cheese; a
handful of mozzarella cheese; repeat until all ingredients shave been
sued to create a multi-level lasagna. Bake in a 350 degree oven for
30-45 minutes or until cheese is melted and the lasagna is browned on
the top.

Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
One chopped onion
2 cut carrots
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon of oregano and dried basil
2 cups dried lentils
8 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar
½ cup spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
What To Do:
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and
celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and
basil; cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and
simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook
until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and
more vinegar if desired.

Corn Chowder
Ingredients:
20 ounces minced clams
1 can of evaporated milk
2 teaspoons butter
2 diced potatoes
1 cup onion
4 cups water
2 tsp. cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste
What to Do:
Sauté onions lightly in melted butter. Add drained liquid form the
clams (set clams aside). Add water, salt pepper and cornstarch to pan.
Add potatoes. Cook (covered) for 10 minutes. Uncover. Add milk and
clam meat. Cook and stir until mixture simmers.
Tuna Loaf
Ingredients:
2 cans tuna

¾ can evaporated milk
1 egg
Enough crushed bread crumbs to hold mixture together.
What to Do:
Mix all ingredients. Shape into loaf pan. Cook in a 350 degree oven for
30 minutes.

Meal Plans for Having a Boy

When it comes to having a boy the important thing to remember is to
beef up your meal plans to include plenty of red meats and other
foods rich in potassium and sodium. Some of the most common
foods suggested when trying to conceive a boy include: red meats;
potatoes; rice; bananas; sweet corn, fish, melons ad peaches.
Here are some sample meals to get you started:
Monday:
Breakfast: carrot juice, sausage, eggs and fresh melon
Lunch: baked potatoes, salmon cake and green salad
Dinner: Pork, masked potatoes and collard greens
Tuesday:
Breakfast: cereal, banana, dried figs and fresh fruit juice
Lunch: hotdog and backed beans
Dinner: Chicken, rice and stir fry vegetables (broccoli, green beans,
cauliflower)
Wednesday:
Breakfast: honeydew, carrot juice, almond nut cereal

Lunch: chicken salad on a bed of fresh greens, peaches and green
juice
Dinner: eggplant, fish (cod) and baked potatoes
Thursday:
Breakfast: sausage, eggs and pineapple
Lunch: Beef Stew
Dinner: turkey, sweet potatoes, baked peppers
Friday:
Breakfast: bacon, eggs and bananas
Lunch: cucumber salad, fresh fruit and yogurt
Dinner:
Saturday:
Breakfast: apricots. Yogurt and eggs
Lunch: beef barley soup, bread
Dinner: Steak, roasted potato end eggplant
Snacks to enjoy: raisins, dried figs grapes, fruit cups, molasses
products, tomatoes.

Recipes for Conceiving a Baby Boy
Pineapple Tofu Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
1 can pineapple chunks or tidbits
5 teaspoon(s) rice vinegar
1 tablespoon(s) reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon(s) ketchup
2 teaspoon(s) brown sugar
7 ounce(s) extra-firm, water-packed tofu
1 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
3 teaspoon(s) canola oil
1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
2 teaspoon(s) minced ginger
1 large bell pepper

What to Do:
1. Whisk 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup and
sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Toss tofu in a separate bowl with 2
tablespoons of the sauce. Let marinate for 5 minutes. Add cornstarch
to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add tofu to the skillet using a slotted spoon.
4. Whisk any remaining marinade into the bowl of sauce.
5. Cook the tofu, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown, 7 to 9
minutes total. Transfer the tofu to a plate.
6. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet and heat over medium
heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant,
about 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3
minutes.
7. Pour in the sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds.
8. Add the tofu and pineapple chunks stirring gently, until heated
through.
Beef Barley Soup
Ingredients:
• 1/2 pound ground beef)

• 2 sliced mushrooms
• Chopped celery (1 celery rib)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 2 medium carrots (sliced)
• 1 large potato (cubed)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup medium pearl barley
• 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
What To Do:
Begin by cooking the beef, mushrooms, celery and onion until meat is no
longer pink (stir continuously). Drain and then stir in flour until blended.
Slowly add broth. Stir in the carrots, potato, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil.
Add barley by stirring slowly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50
minutes or until barley is tender. Whisk in milk and tomato paste; heat
through.

Easy Eggplant Recipe
Ingredients:
• one whole eggplant (cut into medium thin slices)
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup White or whole grain rice (cooked)
• Salt and pepper to taste
What to Do:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat each slice of eggplant with
mayonnaise and then bake for 8-10 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.
Season to taste.
Easy Salmon Patties
Ingredients:
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
• 1 15 ounce can of salmon

What to Do:
• In a large mixing bowl, place 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (set aside the
remaining 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs).
• Mix in eggs, parsley, green onions, lemon juice and black pepper.
• Add salmon (break it small pieces with your hands) and then form the
mixture into 6-8 patties.
• Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs on a plate and dip both sides of
the salmon cakes into crumbs.
• Melt butter in a large skillet and fry salmon cakes over medium heat
for about 3 minutes on each side (or until golden brown and crispy on
each side).

Easy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
• 2 large cucumbers
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill
• 3 tablespoons vinegar (your choice)
• Salt and pepper to taste
What to Do:
Begin by cutting the cucumbers into thin slices. Mix together with all other
ingredients and chill for at least 30-45 minutes before serving.

Glossary of Terms 218
Glossary of Terms
ART (Advanced Reproductive Technologies or Assisted
Reproductive Techniques)
Any method of getting pregnant using help from a laboratory.
Carrier
A person who carries the gene for a specific disease, but does not have
the disease itself. However, they can pass the gene on to their
offspring.
Cervical Fluids (Mucous)

The mucous found in and around the cervix. The texture changes throughout
the menstrual cycle.
Chromosome
A package of DNA found in the nucleus of the cell. Every cell in the
body carries a complete copy of your 46 chromosomes, except eggs
and sperm, which carry only half the normal number (one from each
pair), so that when the egg and sperm combine, the correct number of
46 chromosomes is formed.
An egg carries, always, a single X chromosome. Half of sperm carry an
X chromosome, while the other half carry a Y chromosome. Whether a
person is male or female depends whether an X sperm or a Y sperm
fertilizes the egg.

Family balancing
Using gender selection methods simply because parents prefer to
choose their baby's sex, rather because of medical necessity.
Gender Selection
Using a specific method to help insure that the child conceive will be of a
specific gender.
In-vitro fertilization
A process which entails the use of fertility drugs to stimulate the
ovaries to mature multiple eggs; the removal of those eggs;
fertilization in a laboratory and insemination of the fertilized embryos.
Menstrual Cycle
The number of days between the first day of your menstrual period to the
first day of your next menstrual period.
MicroSort
A sperm sorting procedure used for gender selection. Using flow
cytometry, X sperm or Y sperm are sorted in a semen sample, and the
resulting sorted sample is used to become pregnant using either
artificial insemination (IUI) or IVF.
Ovulation
Ovulation is a release of an egg from an ovary into the fallopian tubes. It
usually occurs 14 days after prior to your next period.

PH of an Egg
The alkaline or acidic charge of the egg varies every month. It will only accept
impregnation from a sperm if the sperm cell has the opposite charge.
PGD, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
A technique used during an IVF cycle, either for sex selection or to
prevent an inherited genetic disorder. After embryos are fertilized,
they are analyzed using genetic testing. Only embryos found to be of
the desired sex, or free from the tested genetic disorder, are
implanted in the mother.
Sex linked (or X-linked) genetic disorder
A sex linked genetic disorder is caused by a genetic error in the X
chromosome, and almost always affects only males.
X Sperm
A sperm bearing an X chromosome. An egg fertilized with an X sperm
always results in a female.
Y Sperm
A sperm bearing a Y chromosome. An egg fertilized with a Y sperm
always results in a male.

Links, Resources and Supporting Research 221
Links, Resources and
Supporting Research
Not sure where to turn next for more information on sex
selection, as well as general fertility questions?
Try some of these worldwide organizations for support and
health.

Links, Resources and Supporting Research 222
World Health Organization
www.who.int/genomics/gender
www.infertilityweb.com
www.ihr.com/infertility
www.fertiledreams.org
www.cdc.gov
www.womenshealth.gov
www.mayoclininc.org
www.fda.gov
International Journal of Fertility

www.researchgate.net
www.fertilitycommunity.com
www.genderdreaming.com
www.mothering.com
www.bodyandsoul.com/au
www.selectgender.com

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Table of Contents 1

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Baby Gender Miracle™

A Scientifically Researched 5-Step System

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This publication is an informational product based on the Author’s own

As always, before applying any treatment or attempting anything mentioned

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By choosing to use the information made available on the Baby Gender

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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 11

HOW THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZED 13

THE MORALITY, ACCURACY AND HISTORY OF GENDER SELECTION 25

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING GENDER SELECTION 52

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RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS 53

METHODS AVAILABLE FOR GENDER SELECTION – CHOOSING WHAT’S RIGHT

THE PROS AND CONS OF THE SHETTLES METHOD 75

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THE FIVE STEP BABY GENDER MIRACLE SYSTEM 95

STEP # 1: DECISIONS MAKING AND FINANCIAL CONCERNS REGARDING GENDER

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STEP # 4: DIETARY, ALKALINITY AND SUPPLEMENTATION MEASURES TO EMPLOY FOR

OTHER METHODS OF SEX SELECTION? 191

ALL ABOUT MICROSORT 192

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YOUR SEX SELECTION MENU 202

MEAL PLANS FOR HAVING A BABY GIRL 203

GLOSSARY OF TERMS 218

LINKS, RESOURCES AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH 221

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announcement before telling the parents if the baby is okay or not.

Gender can be a real touchy subject amongst some people. Whether we

want to admit it or not, many of us have a preference as to whether a

are almost always there, leaning us one way or the other.

overwhelming; even sending them off to specialists to help them determine

which embryos to keep when using Invitro-fertilization for sex selection.

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using specific sexual positions while trying to conceive, couples worldwide

select the sex of an offspring.

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years. Now, thanks to many modern advances, it has become scientifically

baby – and that’s okay.

procedures to simply gauging a woman’s alkalinity level, sex selection is

possible in today’s advanced fertility world.

How This Book is Organized

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whether or not you give birth to a boy or a girl.

better understand the natural methods available in gender selection.

method to pick your child’s gender.

consider before attempting gender selection. It may sound nice to be able to

relationship. Yes, some people can get so wrapped up in the thought of

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need to ask yourselves before you decide to conceive at all.

these days in helping couples choose their child’s gender.

the Shettles Method, designed by renowned fertility specialist Landrun

selection method and compare it to other favorites among fertility

procedures, this simple 5 step method is for you! Beginning with a

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minds for the job ahead.

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more we looked into these expensive procedures, the more concerned we