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Keeping Baby Safe: your most important role as a parent
Saying Thanks, But No Thanks to Used Safety Equipment Once your beautiful bundle of joy arrives, the work of raising your child really begins. The biggest job you have as a parent is keeping your baby safe. Yet, it is impossible to watch over...
SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – What You Need To Know
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a frightening fear for most mothers. SIDS is often referred to as crib death, and is the sudden death of an infant who stops breathing. It is rare, affecting less than 2 in 1000 infants in the...
Twins Pregnancy…A Father’s Point of View
So you’re expecting twins. Congratulations! Are you still in shock? I sure was. The thought of bringing two babies into the world at one time scared the heck out of me, especially since I was already the father of two boys (ages five and three). I...
Why Asking For Help Makes Military Wives Stronger
There are two things I hate doing: the lawn and the trash. When counting down the days until homecoming, some women choose to track paydays, school days, or Mondays. Me? I always counted trash days. “Just 12 more times of taking out the trash,”...
You Lucky Dog You
You lucky Dog you, that is until baby comes along. Is it
possible for pets and babies to co-exist in peace! From
every corner I received advice on how things will have to
change with our dog once the baby comes along. Everyone said
there is...
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How Changing Your Diet Can Influence The Sex Of Your Baby
Boy or girl, boy or girl.... Which is it? Many parents enjoy the
ups and downs of trying to guess the gender game when it comes
to a baby.
For others selecting the sex of their baby is serious business.
Believe it or not, there are scientifically grounded strategies
for influencing the sex of your baby one way vs. another. No,
this isn't magic it's just body chemistry.
Your diet can actually influence the pH of your body, making
your vaginal secretions either alkaline or acidic, which can
influence your chances for having a boy or girl.
Now, that said, changing your diet alone will not guarantee that
you have a boy or a girl. But it can turn the tide in your favor
if you are anxious for one sex or another.
Girl Baby Diet
You should eat foods rich in calcium and magnesium. Here are
some dietary suggestions for mom's who want to conceive a girl
baby:
- Eggs - Milk or Milk Products - Salt Free Food - Ice Cream -
Tangerines - Grapefruit - Apples - Lettuce - Carrots/Veggies
Boy Baby Diet
You should eat foods rich in sodium and potassium.
- Salted meat products - Fish - Sausage - Rice - Potatoes -
Beans - Peaches - Bananas - Apricots - Melons - Tomatoes - Sweet
Corn
Of course it is not guaranteed that you will have a
boy or girl
simply by changing your diet. Other things you can do to
influence the gender of your baby is to time intercourse.
Research suggests that timing intercourse a few days before
ovulation will result in a girl, whereas timing intercourse the
day of or day before ovulation is more likely to result in a
boy. This is because the male Y-sperms are considered weaker and
will die off before you ovulate if you have intercourse earlier
in your cycle. There are other studies that suggest that men who
wear tighter underwear or keep their scrotum warmer are more
likely to have girl babies, because the boy's Y-sperm need a
cooler temperature to survive.
Ultimately there are no guarantees when it comes to choosing the
gender of your baby. There are some scientific methods that
involve 'spinning' sperm, but many of these are still under
research and can be quite expensive.
No matter what method you choose, remember to have fun. The end
result of your efforts is a beautiful baby regardless of their
sex.
About the author:
Adwina Jackson is a wife and mother of a young boy. She's also
the editor of Inspiring Parenting, an online source of valuable
parenting information. Please visit Inspiring Parenting
for helpful and free parenting info.
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