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Can You Choose the Sex of Your Baby?

Shettles Method - Choosing the Sex of Your Baby

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What is the Shettles method?

The Shettles method is when you have sex on specific days of your monthly menstrual cycle to conceive either a boy or girl.

Is the Shettles method widely available?

There is no need for any fertility clinics with the Shettles method. It is available to anyone willing to give it a try.

How does the Shettles method work?

The Shettles theory is that sperm that carry the Y chromosome (male) swim faster but die quicker than the sperm that carry the X chromosome (female). So, the closer you have sex to ovulation, the better the chances that you will conceive a baby boy. This is because the faster Y-chromosome sperm will reach the egg first. To increase your chances of having a girl, have sex 2 to 4 days before you ovulate.

How effective is the Shettles method?

There are claims that the Shettles method is 75% effective, but some fertility experts dispute this figure. Remember that overall you always have around a 50% chance of conceiving the sex you want.

What are the advantages of the Shettles method?

The Shettles method is free or low cost. It doesn't require any fertility drugs, sperm samples or clinic visits. It is non-invasive and relatively safe.

What are the disadvantages of the Shettles method?

To most accurately identify when you are ovulating, it is recommended that you take your basal body temperature every day (first thing in the morning) or use an ovulation prediction kit. Another disadvantage is that there is no guarantee of success.

How much does the Shettles method cost?

The only cost for the Shettles method would be for an ovulation prediction kit. These are widely available from pharmacists in the UK.

Where can I find out more about the Shettles method?

Read the book How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby by Landrum Shettles, M.D. and David Rorvik.

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