Question

:
According to research, it is said that the summer months are the best times to conceive a male child. These
months could be from September to November, and that makes October the best month for an attempt to
conceive a boy.
It is because, researchers have implied that more number of boys are conceived when there is twelve hours
of day light per day and an average temperature of around 55 degrees C.

By Dr. HAV Monirath - 2008-04-21

In this era of advanced technology, there are various methods which we can use to determine our
baby sex beforehand. Most high-tech methods are very expensive or/and invasive.
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How to try for a girl or boy baby.

Being a citizen and a Medical Doctor in a developing country like Cambodia, and as a result of some
research and discussion with my professors, i personally suggest The Shettles method ( by Dr. Shettles ).
SHETTLES METHODS
Basically, men produce two types of sperms, the X (female) and Y (male). According to Dr. Shettles' studies
the y-sperms are smaller, weaker, but faster than their siblings x-sperms, which are bigger, stronger, but
slower.
Based on this fact, there are several things you can do to "favor" the conception of boys or girls:
(1) The most important aspect of all is timing of intercourse during the monthly cycle.
The closer to ovulation (Ovulation calculator) you have sex, the better the chances to have a boy, because
the y-sperms are faster and tend to get to the egg first. If you have sex 3 days or more before ovulation, the
better your chances to conceive a girl, because the weaker y-sperms tend to die sooner and the x-sperms
will be available in greater quantity whenever the egg is released. On the other hand, having sex from 2
days before ovulation, through a few days after ovulation, is better for conceiving a boy. Around the 2-day
point -- 48 hours before ovulation -- seems to be the 50/50 mark.
(2) The pH of the women's tract is also very important.
A more acidic environment favors girls, since it will kill the weaker y-sperms first, leaving a greater quantity
of x-sperms available to fertilize the egg. On the other hand, a more alkaline environment favors boys.
Shettles recommends a douche of water and vinegar (acid) immediately before intercourse to favor a girl; a
douche of water and baking soda (alkaline) will help for a boy.(Don't try this without reading Shettles! You
have to dilute the douches properly, according to his formula, or they won't help and might hurt you.)Note:
Some women are naturally very acidic and have a hard time conceiving boys.
(3) Position of intercourse and depth of penetration are important, partly because of pH.
The closer to the entrance to the vagina, the more acidic the women's tract is. Also, deep penetration
places the sperm closer to the egg, and gives those aggressive boy sperms a head start :-). So, a shallow
penetration will favor girls and a deeper will favor boys. Shettles recommends missionary-position for a girl,
and rear-entry (dog-style) for a boy.
(4) Women's orgasms can also be important.
It also has to do with pH. When a woman has an orgasm, the body releases some kind of substance that
makes the environment more alkaline, favoring boys. He recommends no orgasms when trying for girls!
(5) The sperm count is another factor.
Obviously, a low sperm count to begin with doesn't favor either sex. But a high sperm count favors boys.
Shettles recommends three things:

(a) When trying for a boy, don't have sex for 3- 4 days before you reach the target date a day or two before
ovulation! For girls, have sex everyday from day=1 or day=5 ("cleaner" :-)), and stop 3 days before
ovulation.
(b) Shettles recommends that for boys, the man wear loose underwear only -- that is, men who usually
wear briefs or other tight underwear should switch to boxers. The idea is the same as wearing boxers to
increase overall fertility -- the testicles need cooler temperatures for sperms to survive, and the Y-sperms,
since they are weaker, will be helped more than the X-sperms by this method. However, Shettles does
NOT recommend the opposite, that men wear briefs for a girl -- this will just decrease overall fertility.
(c) Also, for a girl, the man is supposed to take a hot bath immediately before intercourse. "Room
temperature" is fine for a boy. The idea is the same as the briefs versus boxers -- give the X- sperms an
advantage.
(6) Finally, in trying for a boy
Shettles recommends a nice cup of caffeinated coffee for the man, right before sex - he isn't clear on how
or why this works, but apparently it gives the Y-sperms a jolt!
Summary of the methods
For baby girl:
Have sex 3 days or more before ovulation - Position of intercourse: Missionary - No women's orgasm Related to sperm count, have sex everyday and stop 3 days before ovulation - Right before sex, the
woman should bathe in a solution mixed by vinegar and water and the man should bathe in hot water to kill
the Y sperm and favour X sperm
For baby boy:
Have sex close to ovulation (less than 2 days) - Position of intercourse: rear entry or Dog-style - Women's
orgasm - Related to sperm count, when trying for a boy, don't have sex for 3- 4 days before you reach the
target date (a day or two before ovulation) - Right before sex, the woman should bathe in a solution mixed
by water and baking soda and the man should bathe in cool water to favour Y sperm
My own comments:
Until now, there has not yet been any scientific proof and recognition of the most effective methods in
determining baby's sex before conception. However, these SHETTLES methods seem to be the most
reasonably accepted by medical professionals. And, most importantly, these methods do not cause any
harm of waste of money, so why not give them a try?

Pregnant? Try our Pregnancy Calculator - Babies Due Date Calculator

Dr. HAV Monirath is a specialist in the field of Pathology-a medical science which focus on the analysis and
findings of causes and diagnosis of diseases. Apart from Medical field, she is particularly interested in
advancement of technology. Her blog www.healthandtechno.blogspot.com will give more information on
these two hot topics.

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Ovulation Calculator to Find Fertile Period

Calculators and Charts

By apurva - 2007-06-20
Ovulation calculator to maximise your chances
of successful conception by knowing your most
your fertile days. The fertile period of a woman is
determined by analyzing her menstrual cycle.
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The chances of successful conception are higher
when you know your fertile period.
The fertile period of a woman is determined by
analyzing her menstrual cycle with an ovulation
calculator or fertility chart. Normally, the cycle is a 28
day cycle. During the 14th day after a period, the
ovum is released. This process is called ovulation
and the days 12 to 16 days after a period are said to
be a womans most fertile period.
Knowing When You Are Most Fertile - Couples have certain methods by which they may estimate the
fertile period of woman. They may try the following.
Calculation Using An ovulation Calendar - The first day of a period is considered as day 1. Usually on
day 14, the egg is released and is waiting for the sperm to fertilize it. The egg has a lifespan of just 12 to 24
hours whereas a sperm can last for about 72 hours in a woman. Sex on day 12 and day 16 is important as
it is the time that the woman has the highest chances for pregnancy.
If you are trying to conceive either a boy or girl baby be sure to check out our article on Choosing Baby's
Sex at Conception
Online Ovulation Calculator

WhenamIFertile?
Use the Ovulation Calculator to find out when your ovulation date is, and increase the likelyhood
of getting pregnant. The Ovulation Calculator shows your fertile days.
Keep in mind that you are most fertile on your ovulation date.

What was the date of first day of your last period?

Adjusted cycle length: If you know that your cycle is shorter or longer than
28 days, please adjust the number below.
21 days
22 days
23 days
24 days
25 days
26 days
27
days
28 days
29 days
30 days
31 days
32 days
33 days
34 days
35 days
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37
days
Calculate

Measuring The Basal Temperature - The temperature of a woman rises by 0.5 to 1.5 degrees during
ovulation. A basal body temperature is recorded each day of a month for a certain period to determine
when the womans most fertile period is.
Cervix Mucous Method - The cervical mucous appears clear, stretchy and like egg white in consistency
during ovulation. This is a clear sign that the woman is ovulating. There are days when the cervix is dry,

days when the mucous is sticky and cloudy, but most favorable are days when it is wet, when the mucous
is clear and stretchy.
Physical Examination Of The Cervix - Some couples examine the cervix physically, as the cervix
appears to be open during ovulation and closed at other times.
Urine And Saliva Ovulation Predictor Kits - The kits analyze the urine and saliva and give a hint as to
the fertile period of the woman. Some people rely on the urine test, whereas some prefer the saliva test.
Physical Signs - Certain women have a dull ache in the lower abdomen during ovulation which may last
just a few seconds to a few hours. This may be an excellent clue to determining the womans most fertile
period. Some women have spotting during ovulation, making it easier to know when the fertile period of the
woman is.
When the couples figure out the fertile period of the woman, they may go ahead with pre-pregnancy
planning and increase the chances of conceiving when they want to. They use this method to not get
pregnant during the planning stage. There are factors that affect fertility such as obesity, health of the
couple, the stress that they may have etc.
Age plays a role in determining the fertile period of the woman, older women are less fertile than younger
women. Having an ideal body weight, staying away from teratogens, eating nutritious well balanced meals,
adopting life style changes and making love during the fertile period of the woman will definitely increase
your chances for a conception.

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Chinese Gender Chart

Start Date

End Date

Gender Chinese Month Chinese Age

Dec 13, 2012 Jan 11, 2013 Girl

11

31

Jan 12, 2013 Feb 9, 2013

12

31

Feb 10, 2013 Mar 11, 2013 Boy

32

Mar 12, 2013 Apr 9, 2013 Girl

32

Apr 10, 2013 May 9, 2013 Girl

32

May 10, 2013 Jun 7, 2013

Boy

32

Jun 8, 2013

Jul 7, 2013

Girl

32

Jul 8, 2013

Aug 6, 2013 Boy

32

Aug 7, 2013

Sep 4, 2013

Boy

32

Sep 5, 2013

Oct 4, 2013

Girl

32

Oct 5, 2013

Nov 2, 2013 Boy

32

Nov 3, 2013

Dec 2, 2013 Boy

10

32

Girl

Calculate Again

Interpreting the Gender Chart

Start Date & End Date : Period of time when you need to get pregnant
Gender : Baby gender if conceived during the Start and End Date specified
Chinese Month : Chinese month corresponding to the Start & End Date
Chinese Age : Chinese age of the mother based on the data provided during calculation
The Chinese Gender Chart is an online baby gender planning tool which tell you how to get
pregnant with a boy baby or how to conceive a girl baby. This chinese gender chart is based
on the calculations ofChinese Pregnancy Calendar. Know when to get pregnant to have a
baby girl and which month to get pregnant for a baby boy.

Different old wives tales and methods of gender prediction

One of the old wives tales centers on the manner of carrying. It is widely upheld by this
popular myth that if one carries low, she would be predicted to be bearing a male child;
whereas one carrying high is likely to be showered with a cute looking baby girl. Scientifically
the belief lacks in basis for there isn't any logical nexus. Manner of carrying depends on the
muscular tone of the womb.
Another of those highly eccentric stories revolves around the manner of her hunger. In
course of pregnancy, if she develops passion for sweets and chocolates; she would be giving
birth to girls; whereas her hunger for something sour to taste would imply the reverse.
Science is yet to find a connection between manner of hunger and that of the sex of a child.
Another equally funny story revolves around wobbling a ring, a chain or a needle. Its
procedure is something like this. You are to dangle your wedding ring over your pregnant
tummy, if the ring swings circularly, you may hope for a girl; but instead of circular motion, if
it swings back and forth; you can hope for a boy. Instead of swinging a ring, you may also go
for a chain or a needle.
According to another associated version, you may swing the mentioned articles over your
wrist and look out for similar movements with correspondingly similar fallouts. In spite, of
being outrageously illogical it is worth being tried out for some light moments of good humor.
There is yet one more and this time it relates to the beauty of a pregnant woman.
According to one side of the story if a woman appears beautiful during her pregnancy, she is
likely to give birth to a girl child because of the hormonal compatibility. An attractive woman
losing charm during pregnancy predicts a masculine fetus on grounds of hormonal mismatch.

The antithesis of the previously mentioned story upholds that a female fetus is supposed to
draw out the beauty of its mother, thus a woman expecting a female baby is likely to lose her
charm and appeal. The mutually contradicting stories themselves make for their incredibility.
Another such incredible hearsay sustains itself around the weight of your husband. In
keeping with it, if your better half adds to his weight, you may more or less predict a girl
babe, if he does not you can expect a boy. It does not explicitly state as to what should be
predicted, if he loses his weight. Similarly there are some who go by the facial look of a
woman. If it is round and plump, you are said to be carrying a baby girl; but again there is no
basis. Even if they turn out to be right, you can take it as a mere coincidence.
Again it is irrationally believed that an expectant having pimples is associated with a female
fetus; with additional secretion of female hormones leading to her pimples.
One more of those stories which was thought to be partially scientific hinges around
the heart beat of the concerned fetus. In keeping with this theory, a male fetus is likely to
have heart beat below 140 in one minute; whereas heart beat exceeding the mark of 140
predicts the possibility of a female fetus. This story which had some basis of possible scientific
investigation gave way to researches and study. But consequent medical research and
analysis could not establish a possible connection.
Another myth which apparently seems to be scientific, but lacks the back up of science in
essence, is the use of Drano- a chemical which is supposed to react with the expecting
woman's urine. To be performed after the fourth month of gestation, few drops of the given
chemical is to be added to the urine sample. If the color changes to dark brownish you are
touted as carrying a boy child, but if there is no change of color; or if it appears as greenish;
the opposite is expected.
Scientific evidence and experiment could not establish the above mentioned co relation;
neither could it prove whether the chemical reacts desirably to a pregnant woman's urine
sample. Besides the mixing which gives rise to sudden fuming may turn out to be a risky
proposition from the point of view of its user. It may even take on an explosive dimension. So
the use of chemical whose origin lies in some sort of folklore should be avoided.
Read more on Scientific Baby Gender Prediction Tests
According to a legend of China, a calendar based on lunar month which converts mother's age
and month of her conception into its format can predict gender with sufficient accuracy.
Despite lacking in scientific support it is used with quite a bit of popularity.
Check out Chinese Baby Gender Predictor
Apart from the mentioned stories there is a few more amazingly hilarious dealing with the size
of your breast down to the end by which you pick up a key. All of them are good for time pass

and entertainment; but never have your faith pinned on them because they are terribly
misleading.
Gender prediction is indeed a necessity; it helps you out with a whole lot of mental and social
preparations. But if you opt for it; the best option is to have it done scientifically after a due
consideration of all the methods and their respective merits and demerits. The choice is yours
and you have quite a few scientific methods to choose from.

Conceiving a Baby: Timing Is Everything

There is a fairly narrow window of time each month during which the sperm can fertilize the egg. After the egg is released by
the ovary and begins its journey down the fallopian tube toward the uterus, it will live for only about 24 hours. If it isn't
fertilized by a sperm in that time, the opportunity for pregnancy is lost until the next month, when the process begins again.
That's why knowing when your egg is released each month is so important if you want to become pregnant.
Of course, some women get pregnant the very first time they try without ever even thinking about their "fertile days." But
others have a tougher time getting the egg and the sperm to make a match. If you don't conceive exactly when you want to,
don't get discouraged. It often takes several months to a year for a perfectly fertile couple to conceive a child. But to help
the process along, here are a few tips toboost the odds of conceiving sooner rather than later.
Because the egg will live for only 24 hours, you might think that you have to have intercourse on that exact day to conceive a
child, but Nature gives you a little break here. Sperm can live in the reproductive tract of the woman for about 72 hours. This
means that if you have sex on day 11 of your cycle and ovulate on day 14, that sperm still has a chance to fertilize that egg.
You can track your menstrual period each month to figure out when your body is ovulatingthe time period when the ovary
releases the egg for fertilization. Tracking your period is the best way to zero in on your most fertile days. You'll need a
thermometer and a calendar or a chart like the one that follows, or you can buy a basal body temperature (BBT) thermometer
at any pharmacy, which might come with a BBT calendar chart. Either way, put the thermometer and calendar right next to
your bed where you can reach them. Starting on the first day of your monthly period, take your temperature daily before
getting out of bed in the morning, and record the result on the calendar. Also record the days of menstruation and the days
you have sex with your partner. Do this every day throughout the month. About 14 days after the first day of your period, you
should begin ovulating (not all women are "regular," and ovulation can occur before or after this date). Shortly after this
happens, the body-at-rest temperature rises one-half to one full degree and remains elevated until the end of that cycle.
During the first month of tracking you won't be able to identify your most fertile days because the rise in temperature occurs
after ovulationwhen conception is very unlikely or even impossible. But after you've charted the information you can look
back on the month and pinpoint the day your temperature spiked. Intercourse for the purpose of conception should take
place one or two days before the rise in temperature. (You might notice during this fertile time a slight drop in body
temperature.)

Sample Basal Body Temperature (BBT) chart. Use this chart to track your body temperature for
an entire month. A rise in temperature indicates ovulation. The most fertile period is one or two
days before this spike.
If you don't notice any sustained temperature rise during your monthly cycle, you might not be ovulating (even though you get
your period). This is something your doctor should know about; there are medications that can increase the likelihood of
successful ovulation.
The BBT is not foolproof. It is influenced by many factors, including medication, alcohol, degree ofphysical activity,
and illness. Try to keep track of these things on your BBT chart as well; after about three months, you should be able to
identify general patterns.
To maximize your chances of conception, you should have intercourse before your
Hey Mom!
anticipated rise in body temperature. After ovulation occurs and your temperature
An ovulation predictor kit,
has risen, it is too late for a sperm to fertilize the egg. That's because after ovulation
available in pharmacies, is an
easier (but more expensive)
the mucus thickens to block the sperm, and the entrance to the cervix grows firmer,
option to tracking your basal
preventing sperm from entering.
body temperature.
Time intercourse for every other day for two to four days in this fertile period.
Intercourse every other day is recommended rather than daily intercourse because
ejaculating too often can lower the sperm count. One ejaculation from a fertile man releases more than 20 million sperm
this is plenty to do the job until the next group arrives 48 hours later.
After intercourse, relax and lie still. It takes sperm about 20 minutes to work their way through the cervical mucus and up to
the fallopian tubes. Lying down during this time will reduce the risk of sperm leakage from the vagina.

Get Set for Pregnancy: Prepare Your

Body
Like any other system in your body, the reproductive system needs to be in good
shape to work properly. So before you plunge into pregnancy, take some time to get
into top form.

Hey Mom!
If you get pregnant while taking
birth control pills, don't worry
that they will affect the health of
your baby. Babies born to moms
who were taking oral
contraceptives at the time of
conception are at no higher risk
for birth defects than any other
babies.

Quitting Birth Control

When you decide that it's time to add another member to your family, it's obviously time to ditch the birth control. The
type of contraception you have been using might determine how soon you will conceive:
After stopping the birth control medication you might begin to ovulate immediately, or you might
not ovulate for several months (or even for a full year if you were using Depo-Provera). So don't panic
if you don't get pregnant right away. Give your body time to adjust and produce its own monthly
cycle.
If you are using an IUD for contraception, you will have to have it removed by your doctor. After it is
taken out, your body is ready to conceive.
If you have been using some type of barrier method (condoms, diaphragm, or spermicide) you are
presumed fertile as long as you don't use them. So there's no medical reason to wait a period of time
before you begin. Toss them aside and you're ready to go.

Eating Right
There is no specific diet known to boost fertility. But because diet affects the health of the entire body and all its systems, it
makes sense that a good diet is needed to get your body in good physical shape to support conception and pregnancy.
This is a good time to increase your intake of wholesome, nutritious foods from whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables. You might also want to switch to organic foods to reduce the potential for taking in pesticides and
toxins through the food chain. The diet guidelines recommended for pregnant women will also boost the health of the
want-to-be-pregnant woman. So drop that Twinkie and follow these guidelines starting today.
This is also the time to work toward your ideal body weight. Being overweight or underweight can complicate a
pregnancy. Overweight women are at greater risk of developing diabetes or high blood pressure during
pregnancy, and they are more likely to deliver their babies by cesarean section. Underweight women tend to have
low-birthweight babies. But unfortunately, after you find out that you're pregnant, it's too late to begin a weight-loss or weightgain diet. Your baby needs a balanced diet of nutritious foodsnot too little or too much. So talk to your doctor about how to
best reach your ideal weight before you become pregnant.

Staying Fit
Exercise is good for improving fertility, but it can also be bad-it's a matter of
degree. Exercise keeps the body healthy (very important for conception). It
promotes good circulation to all body parts, including the reproductive system.
It reduces the stress of daily life that can hold up conception. It also promotes
better sleep, allowing your body the time it needs to repair and rejuvenate. And it
helps knock off extra calories for slow and steady weight loss. All of these benefits
support optimum health.
However, excessive exercise can decrease the state of fertility. It can disrupt the
normal flow of hormones and interfere with ovulation and menstrual cycles, and
thereforeaffect fertility. That's why some women who run more than 20 miles a
week have infrequent or absent menstrual cycles. If your exercise routine interferes
with a normal monthly menstrual cycle, you'll have to reduce your workout to get
your body regulated before you can conceive. Talk to your doctor about how to best
restore a healthy hormonal balance.
Exercise can also affect male fertility. Sperm production can be reduced if the

Daddy Alert!
Some people say that boxer
shorts are better than briefs for
guys trying to boost their
fertility. There might be
something to it! The testicles
hang outside the body for a
reason. Sperm production is best
when the testis is a degree or
two lower than 98.6 degrees. So
there's no harm and nothing to
lose by wearing loosefitting
pants, avoiding hot baths and
saunas, and keeping your legs
uncrossed when sitting.

temperature in the testes rises. So while you are trying to conceive, your partner might want to avoid bicycle riding, jogging,
or any other exercise in which the testicles are tightly confined, rubbed, or heated.

Avoiding Environmental Toxins

As a general rule it's best to avoid chemical products and toxins while trying to conceive a babythat goes for both you and
your partner. Many toxins affect both male and female fertility. The toxins that affect a growing fetus are also known to

interfere with healthy conception. You'll want to stay away from pesticides, certain cleaning products, some interior
decorating activities, air pollution, radiation, and even some arts and craft supplies.

What Happens During Conception

The release of an egg
Each woman is born with her full quota of follicles that contain immature eggs, some of which will mature and
be released in her lifetime. Every month, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), released from the pituitary gland,
encourages a number of the follicles to ripen. These follicles in turn produce the hormone estrogen, rising
levels of which encourage the uterus to thicken to prepare for the implantation of a fertilized egg. As the eggs
mature, the level of estrogen rises and the pituitary gland receives a message to produce luteinizing hormone
(LH). Every month, this surge in LH triggers one follicle (and sometimes more than one) to release a mature
egg-the moment of ovulation.
Once the egg leaves the ovary, it enters the fallopian tube, which lies close by, and starts to travel through
the tube to the uterus. The fallopian tube is just 4 in (10 cm) long and its lining has many tiny fronds that
literally brush the egg in the direction of the uterus. Even so, the journey takes five days or more. In the
course of this voyage, the fertilization of the egg takes place.
The journey of the sperm
During sex, the man releases an abundance of sperm-around 250 million at each ejaculation-into the vagina.
Each sperm has a long tail to propel it, so it's well equipped to swim up to the fallopian tube, where
fertilization of the egg takes place. The whole distance, from the vagina through the uterus and up into the
fallopian tube can be accomplished in hours. However, the sperm can survive in the vagina and the uterus for
3-5 days, meaning there is a window of around 6 days in which fertilization can take place (an egg lives 12-24
hours after ovulation). Not all of the millions of sperm make it as far as the fallopian tube; in fact, most of
them die, seep out of the vagina, or get lost along the way. Around just 200 sperm, only a tiny fraction of the
number originally released, arrive at the site of the egg.

The moment of fertilization

Although many sperm cluster around the egg and try to penetrate its outer layer, only one of them will
manage to burrow its way through the surface and fertilize the egg. Once this happens, the egg's outer layer
thickens quickly to keep out other competing sperm, so that each egg can be fertilized by only one sperm.

Implantation in the uterus

By the time the fertilized egg reaches the uterus, it has grown from a single cell into a compact cluster of
cells, called a blastocyst. This cluster attaches to the uterine lining very loosely at first, then more deeply and
permanently. At this early stage, the blob of cells, which is more than just a fertilized egg, but not quite an
embryo, is sometimes referred to as a "conceptus." Although its sex is already determined, it's not remotely
baby-shaped yet. The cells produce enzymes that allow it to digest its way into the uterus lining, and lie
snugly below the surface.

The Best Time to Conceive

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When is the best time to conceive a baby? Even though there are thousands of women who seem to get
pregnant just looking at their mate, there are also countless women who find it very difficult. The window of
time when a woman is actually able to conceive a child is actually very small.

Related Video: Fertility Boosters

The key to success is to understand exactly how your cycle works and use that knowledge to your
advantage.

Understanding Your Cycle

If you are trying to pin down the best time to conceive a baby, you need to understand your cycle. Most
women have a 28-day cycle. other women have a 32-day cycle. Your cycle is measured from the first day

of your menstrual period to the first day of the following menstrual period. You should track this for at least
six months so you know exactly how long your cycle is on average.

It is completely normal for your cycle length to vary slightly from month to month. However, if you track your
cycle for about six months and do some simple math, it will be much easier to determine the best time for
you to conceive a baby. After you have several month tracked, you should subtract 18 days from your
shortest cycle and 11 days from your longest cycle. This will give your the first and last days of the most
fertile time of your cycle. For example, in a typical 28-day cycle the days which are most fertile are days 10
through 18.
Another method of figuring fertile days is to calculate 14 days before the start of your next period. Again,
you'll need to track your period for some time so you know when to expect your period each month, on
average.

When Is the Best Time to Conceive

Once you have established your fertile days, you can figure out your best time to conceive. If you are fertile
during days 10 through 18, as in the first example above, it is best to have intercourse every other day
during these days. If you have intercourse daily, it is possible that your partner may not be able to produce
enough sperm. However, you don't want to space it out too much or the sperm may not be viable. Sperm
actually lives for about three to five days after ejaculation. Combine this with the 12 to 24 hours that the
ovum is viable after being released, and you can see why some couple have such a difficult time
conceiving a child. To make things more difficult, some women do not actually ovulate each month.
To more closely pinpoint the best time to conceive, you should also consider using a basal thermometer to
track your body's temperaturethroughout the month. When you do this for a few months, it becomes very
easy to see when your most fertile days are. When you ovulate, your body temperature goes up slightly
after a dip in temperature just before ovulation. When you see that dip, you know a spike is coming and it is
time to try to get pregnant.
Once you know approximately when you will ovulate, you can plan to have intercourse three days before
and three days after the estimated day of ovulation. This assures that when an egg is released, sperm will
be there waiting to meet it.
Along with monitoring your basal body temperature, you should also pay attention to changes in your
cervical mucous. The best time to conceive is when your cervical mucous is clear and stretchy. This
creates an easier path for the sperm to reach the egg. Some couple also like to use ovulation predictors
that can be purchased at any drug store. Using these in combination with monitoring the changes in your
body will greatly increase your chances of conceiving a child.

Other Tips for Increasing Fertility

There are other things you can do to improve your chances of getting pregnant. One is to stay healthy.
Take prenatal vitamins, avoid alcohol and tobacco maintain a healthy body weight.

You should also be sure that you and your partner relax! If either of you are stressed out, from trying to
conceive or from anything else, it will reduce your fertility. It is good the be aware of the best time to
conceive a child, but it is better to make your love for each other be the primary focus. This will assure a
better relationship and increase your chances of conceiving that baby you are longing for.
Kathleen Roberts is a freelance writer/editor specializing in health and parenting topics. She is the mother
of five beautiful children who are home schooled. They all live happily on their family farm in Colorado.

Conception: What Point in My Cycle is Best for Conception?

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When is the best point in my cycle to conceive a child?

The answer to this is really "it depends." First of all, it would be great to see a provider for a "preconception" visit. At that time,
you can get a physical exam, a pap smear, a rubella titer and all the tests for sexually transmitted diseases.
Your provider can look at your calendar and see when you would be most fertile and describe fertile cervical mucus to you.
You should also begin taking a folic acid supplement and be instructed in nutrition and hazards such as alcohol and smoking.
A general answer is that if you count the first day of your period as day one and, if you have regular periods every 28 to 30
days (counting from the first day of your period to first day of next), you should try every other day starting on day 12 to 16 or
so.
In ideal conditions (ovulatory mucus and non-acidic pH), sperm live about 72 hours in the female, but the fertilizable life of the
egg is only about 12 hours. Conception is more likely to result if intercourse takes place in the day or two before ovulation so
everything is ready when the egg is in the correct place. In one study published recently in the "New England Journal of
Medicine," no pregnancies occurred in the days after ovulation; instead, they resulted from live sperm waiting when ovulation
occurred.
Try to read any of the many books out there on achieving a pregnancy, or use the Billings' method of family planning "in
reverse." This method teaches you to recognize all the signs of fertility.
I hope all goes well for you.

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Best Month to Conceive a Boy

The sex of your baby is always a surprise gift given to you by nature. But you can regulate this if you want to
have a baby boy in particular or a girl. Thus, find out what is the best month to conceive a boy, in a year,
from the following article.
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Conception of a baby boy or a girl can be controlled by you and your partner, if you want to have a specific
gender. Though there is a Chinese birth chart which shows the mother's age with respect to the months of
conception for a boy, regulating a particular gender is also a scientific fact. This option is not very accurate
but it has worked with many couples who have relied on it, and thus, it has gained popularity. If you are
trying to conceive a baby boy, you can follow certain things to improve your chances. You must have heard,
that the gender of your baby depends on the sperm of your partner. But there is also a particular time of the
year when you can conceive a baby boy and decide the gender of your baby. Let's take a look at the best
month to conceive a boy from the following paragraphs.
Process of Conception
As mentioned above, medically, the sperm which is released from the male partner during sexual intercourse,
determines the sex of the fertilized egg or zygote.
The process of conception of a baby, starts with either the male sperm (Y chromosome) or the female sperm
(X chromosome). The sperm which gets to the egg faster than the others, fertilizes and decides the gender
of your baby.
The male sperms are smaller and faster than the female sperms, hence they can get to the egg faster. But

they are also weaker and can die in the process of reaching the egg.
Thus, there is a particular time, when you can be sure of conceiving a baby boy and that is, somewhere close
to the time of ovulation.
This is the best time to conceive a boy as, during ovulation the egg is close enough for the male sperms to
reach and fertilize it. This process of conception will decide if you have conceived a boy or a girl.
Which is the Best Month for Conceiving a Boy?
With the above description of gender selection methods of the child in medical terms, there are other factors
which should also be considered.
According to research, it is said that the summer months are the best times to conceive a male child. These
months could be from September to November, and that makes October the best month for an attempt to
conceive a boy.
It is because, researchers have implied that more number of boys are conceived when there is twelve hours
of day light per day and an average temperature of around 55 degrees C.
Many also say that, these factors don't hold true for conceiving a particular gender of a child, as nature has
its own ways of sex distribution on earth.
Chinese Birth Chart for Conceiving a Boy
If you are a believer of the Chinese charts for natality, mortality and fertility, take a look at the following
Chinese Gender Predictor chart, which shows you, when is the perfect month to attempt for a baby boy.
Month of Conception Mother's Age at the Time of Conception
January 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 44
February 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 45
March 19, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45
April 18, 20, 23, 24, 27, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44
May 18, 20, 22, 23, 29, 36, 38, 39, 41, 43, 44
June 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 37, 40, 42, 44
July 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 38, 40, 41, 43, 45
August 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 44
September 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 36, 38, 40, 42, 43, 45
October 18, 19, 23, 25, 27, 28, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 44
November 18, 20, 23, 25, 30, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 43, 45
December 18, 20, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 41, 43, 45
With this information about the best month to conceive a boy, you can choose from many options. Having a
baby is a joyous emotion for the mother and the family equally, whether she has a boy or a girl shouldn't
make a difference.
By Aparna Jadhav
Last Updated: 9/26/2011
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How to Get Pregnant with a Boy

This article tells you how to get pregnant with a boy. If you are planning a family and want to have a baby
boy then read further to know how to have a boy.
Everyone has preferences in life. It can be choosing tea over coffee or apartments over bungalows.
Sometimes, our choices are profound but they may have a logic or not. Sometimes, we like something just
for the sake of it. Especially, when it comes to gender of the baby. Some like baby boys and others adore
baby girls without any strong reasons. Just like that. So if you too are one of those people, in fact one of
those couples who want to have a baby boy then you have come to the right place. This article gives you
ways that would increase your chances of conceiving a baby boy.
Tips on How to Get Pregnant With a Boy
Women have the XX sex chromosomes and men have the XY chromosomes. The baby girl (XX) is born when
the X chromosome of the man is paired with X chromosome of the women and the baby boy (XY) is born
when the Y chromosome of the man is paired with X chromosome of the women. So the sex of the baby is
essentially decided by the chromosomes function of the father. But the sex chromosomes of the man that is
X and Y are a little different from each other. X is a girl sperm and Y is a boy sperm. The boy sperm is a

faster swimmer but is weak and dies quickly. On the other hand, girl sperm is a slower traveler but is very
strong and can live for many days. With this information, you can create conditions that are favorable for the
boy sperm and get pregnant with baby boy.
Sexual Positions: As you know it is important to make the boy chromosomes reach the eggs as early as
possible. There are a variety of sexual positions to get pregnant with a boy that can help the boy sperm in
making the journey easy and quicker. You should try positions that deposit the sperm as closer as possible to
the egg, that is a deep penetration is essential. Rear entry is one of the promising positions to conceive a
boy. It helps to shorten the distance between the egg and the sperm thus, resulting in increasing your
chances of conceiving a baby boy. Apart from this, a missionary position is also known to be beneficial. A
woman should lie down with the pillow under her hips for few minutes after the intercourse. Apart from this,
try to refrain from sex 3 to 4 days before the date of ovulation so that the sperm counts increase and so
does the chances of having a baby boy.
Ovulation Period: If you are wondering how to know when you are ovulating, then pay attention to the signs
of ovulation, such as, thinner cervical mucus, lower basal body temperature, softer cervix, tender feeling in
the breasts, and increased sex drives are some of the common ovulation symptoms. But it is not enough.
You have to meet your gynecologist and find out the right date of ovulation and have sex on that day. The
trick here is that, boy chromosomes are faster swimmers and the egg is readily available so they can reach
the egg faster and you can get pregnant with a baby boy. So, ovulation period is the best time to have a
boy.
Diet: You should also pay attention to your diet to deliver a happy and healthy baby. It is important to note
that pH level in the body plays a major role in determining the sex of the baby. As you know, Y chromosome
is weaker and so cannot survive in low pH levels. To keep the pH levels high, consume a lot of alkaline foods
such as meat, pasta, fish, flour, vegetables, caffeine and chocolates that are high in calories and highly
alkaline as well. Also ,try to eat foods high on potassium and avoid eating foods high magnesium and
calcium, such as dairy foods, etc. You should any way follow a healthy diet, but on the day of ovulation, when
you are planning to have an intercourse, try to have a good food throughout the day.
These were some of the tips on how to get pregnant with a boy. The above suggestions, if followed properly,
can increase your chances of getting pregnant with a baby boy by around 50%. But the whole thing is about
timing. You must try to bring the above things at the same time and there are high chances that you are
blessed with a baby boy.
By Geeta Dhavale
Published: 9/6/2010
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-get-pregnant-with-a-boy.html

Best Ways to Have a Baby Boy

Craving for a son? Go ahead and paint the walls in shades of blue, and decorate the room with toys and
cradle as you read through to know some scientific methods to ensure that you conceive a baby boy.
The birth of a baby boy has great importance in the family. Earlier, women were held responsible for the
gender of the baby. Want for a male child, mainly arises for reasons like to carry on the family business and
even to carry forward the bloodline. However, with time the view and awareness regarding the gender of the
baby too has changed. Both men and women together participate in choosing their baby's gender. Practice of
knowing or predicting the gender of the baby is not unusual. There are many medical methods and old wives'
tales that determine the baby's gender. Let's check out some of the options.
Bringing a new member into the family or planning to start a family is a whole new experience for a couple.
Be it a baby girl or a boy, there always exists a strong bond between the child and the mother. However, the
relationship between a mother and the son is always unique. Mothers are fond of their sons. They tend to
become possessive and want to shower all their love on their sons. Therefore, getting pregnant with a boy is
a joyful phase for a woman.
There are many clinics, which help the couple in selecting the gender of their baby. The methods followed by
such clinics are very expensive, making the couples turn to using some natural ways to conceive a boy. A

mother is genetically XX while the father is an XY. Therefore, while conceiving a baby, a woman contributes X
chromosome while a man contributes either an X or a Y chromosome. The chromosomes contributed by a
man determines the gender of the baby. X chromosome results into a baby girl while Y determines a boy.
There are many safe natural ways to get pregnant with a boy.
Natural Ways to Conceive a Baby Boy
The X and Y chromosomes released by a man, are very different from each other. The X being the girl sperm
is stronger than Y, which is a boy sperm. Though Y chromosomes are fastest swimmers, they cannot survive
the acidic area of the vagina and die quickly. Hence, there are certain methods, which might prove effective
If you are planning to know how to conceive a boy.
Shettles Method
Dr. Landrum B. Shettles developed the method of choosing the sex of the baby. Therefore, it is popularly
known as the Shettles method. His method is applicable for conceiving both baby girl and a boy.
Time the Intercourse: Y sperms travel fast, but are very delicate. In case the vagina is acidic, then Y
chromosomes die quickly. The intercourse should be done during the ovulation period, as there are more
chances of the Y sperm to reach the egg faster increasing the chances of having a boy.
Sexual Position: The area near the opening of the uterus is acidic and therefore to enable the survival of the
Y sperm, penetration must be as deep as possible. This way it reaches the egg even faster. There are many
sexual positions which allow deep penetration and increase the chances of getting pregnant with a boy. As
per Shettles recommendation rear-entry position is more promising in getting pregnant with a boy.
Orgasms: Orgasms lead to alkaline secretion, making the conditions favorable for Y chromosomes to survive.
Shettles recommend, that the woman must experience orgasm before the man.
Diet
It is important to keep a watch on the pH level of the vagina to increase the survival chances of the Y sperm.
There are certain foods that help maintain the pH level. Therefore, in order to get pregnant with a boy, a
woman is advised to have fish, red meat, eggs, apples, bananas and salty food. If you are ovulating,
consume some caffeine to increase the chances of Y sperm conception. All the dairy products or calcium rich
foods like milk or cheese must be avoided.
Old Wives' Tale
The male partner must seduce the woman into having sex.
Have sex at night.
Use the odd days of the month to have sexual intercourse.
Quarter moon days are appropriate for an intercourse.
The head should be pointed towards the north while having the intercourse.
Husband must drink plenty of soda.
Have standing intercourse.
Holding the little boy of yours in your arms is a great experience and a joyful moment. To know how to make
sure you have a boy, Shettles method always works well. These were some methods to have a boy, however,
whatever God gifts you with, a boy or a girl, pray that it is healthy and accept the gift with open arms and a
open broad heart.
Disclaimer: This article is for informative purpose only. Consult your gynecologist before adopting any of the
above mentioned methods.
By Amruta Gaikwad
Published: 4/5/2011
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/best-ways-to-have-a-baby-boy.html

I have heard that I can help determine the gender of my baby. How can I do
this?
You are probably thinking of the Shettles Method which is based on the premise that sperm carrying the X and Y
chromosomes have different characteristics and that you can influence the reproductive environment to favor one or the
other. While there is some controversy surrounding both the credibility and the morality of the method, here's how the theory
goes:
It is the sperm that fertilizes the egg that will determine the sex of your baby. Some sperm carry the X-chromosome and
some sperm carry the Y-chromosome. If an X-chromosome-carrying sperm fertilizes the egg, the baby will be a girl. If a Ychromosome-carrying sperm fertilizes the egg, the baby will be a boy.
The idea behind the Shettles Method of sex selection is based on the premise that the X and Y chromosome carrying sperm
have different characteristics and that under different circumstances either X- or Y-chromosome-carrying sperm will be more
likely to fertilize the egg.
The Y-chromosome-carrying sperm are said to:
be faster and smaller than the X-chromosome carrying sperm.
die faster than the X-chromosome-carrying sperm.
The X-chromosome-carrying sperm are said to:
be slower than the Y-chromosome carrying sperm.
be better able to withstand the acidic cervical environment before fertile cervical fluid is produced.
Based on these premises, according to Shettles, you can time intercourse, choose a sexual position that favors conception of
your preferred sex and influence the reproductive environment to increase the likelihood of conceiving your preferred sex.
These are the suggestions from Dr. Shettles:
To Get A Boy (According to Shettles):
Time intercourse as close to ovulation as possible: The idea is that since the Y-chromosome sperm are faster than
the X-chromosome sperm, there will be more Y-chromosome sperm who reach the egg, making it more likely that a
Y-chromosome carrying sperm will fertilize the egg.
Abstain from intercourse for four to five days prior to ovulation. Have intercourse only just at the time of ovulation
and just before.
Have intercourse that allows for deep penetration. Shettles recommends rear-entry (aka, doggy-style). The idea is
that the sperm will be deposited closer to the cervix where cervical fluid is most friendly to the Y-chromosome sperm
and where the boy sperm are more likely to survive since there is less distance to travel.
Men avoid tight clothes: heat kills off both types of sperm, but will kill off the less protected, smaller Y-chromosome
sperm faster, according to Shettles.
Women have an orgasm: According to Shettles, female orgasm increases the alkaline secretions in the vagina that
are favorable to the Y-chromosome carrying sperm. Shettles recommends having an orgasm before or at the same
time as the male partner.
To Get a Girl (According to Shettles):
Have intercourse 2-3 days before ovulation and avoid intercourse just before ovulation until 2 days after ovulation
and when you have peak cervical fluid: The idea is that when you have sex a few days before ovulation, only the Xchromosome girl sperm will be left in the female reproductive tract waiting to fertilize the egg when it is released.

Have intercourse with shallow penetration: Shettles recommends missionary positionor any position that will
deposit the sperm slightly away from the cervix, giving advantage to the longer living, but slower X-chromosomecarrying sperm.
Women avoid orgasm: Shettles suggests women avoid orgasm because it makes the vaginal environment more
alkaline, and less acidic and is disadvantageous to the X-chromosome girl sperm.
If you are taking longer than expected to conceive, it is generally not recommended to attempt any kind of sex selection as it
can increase the time it takes to conceive.