Can diet create a girl (or boy)?
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For many families with kids of the same sex, the notion of being able to round their families with a baby of the opposite sex has great appeal. New studies and programs appear to be showing that a woman’s diet prior to conception can help determine the sex of her baby. In a recently published study out of the United Kingdom, mothers-to-be who ate fewer calories were more likely to give birth to girls — and those who ate 400 more calories a day and consumed a wider range of nutrients were more likely to give birth to sons. Similarly, preconception programs sold online — like BoyGirlDiet.com — tout success rates of 96 percent in determining the sex of a baby. But is there any truth to the notion? Although there does seem to be evidence to support the theory of preconception gender dieting, the results are not significant — and the implications of dramatically altering a woman’s diet in an attempt to determine a baby’s gender can be dangerous to her health. For healthy pregnancies to occur, a normal intake of calories, vitamins and minerals are necessary. Without it, problems with the development of the embryo in the early stages can occur — and conception itself could be impeded. What couples may be interested to know is that whether or not they conceive a boy or girl is determined by which sperm enters the egg, and based upon existing information about the biology of reproduction and genetics, the thought that food would influence which sperm penetrates an egg is a rather spurious association. There are, however, two different methods for helping families with children choose one sex over another. Those options include two technologies known as sperm sorting and Preimplantation Genetic Screening of embryos. The first option sorts the sperm to identify which carry the X and which carry the Y chromosomes that determine baby’s sex. The latter option identifies a fertilized embryo of a specific sex and allows that embryo to be implanted into the womb. Above all, and no matter a boy or a girl, one of the foremost concerns for any woman, whether she be planning or pregnancy or already expecting — is good nutrition. Avoiding alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and illegal drugs will help optimize the body for pregnancy, and create a healthy environment for baby’s development. Coupled with the addition of prenatal vitamins rich in folic acid, and following the advice of a reproductive healthcare specialist, will offer the very best chances for a healthy and successful pregnancy — both for the mother and for baby. Dr. Paul Magarelli, MD., Ph.D. is a nationally noted fertility specialist and the founder and medical director of Reproductive Medicine & Fertility Centers in Colorado and New Mexico, as well as the Corona Institute for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility in California.The Web sites for his practice locations are ColoradoSpringsIVF.com and CoronaFertility.com.
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Greater Fort Wayne Family Magazine .:|:. www.fwfamily.com
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
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Can diet create a girl (or boy)?
By DR. PAUL C. MAGARELLI (Created: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 8:53 AM EDT)
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For many families with kids of the same sex, the notion of being able to round their families with a baby of the opposite sex has great appeal. New studies and programs appear to be showing that a woman’s diet prior to conception can help determine the sex of her baby. In a recently published study out of the United Kingdom, mothers-to-be who ate fewer calories were more likely to give birth to girls — and those who ate 400 more calories a day and consumed a wider range of nutrients were more likely to give birth to sons. Similarly, preconception programs sold online — like BoyGirlDiet.com — tout success rates of 96 percent in determining the sex of a baby. But is there any truth to the notion? Although there does seem to be evidence to support the theory of preconception gender dieting, the results are not significant — and the implications of dramatically altering a woman’s diet in an attempt to determine a baby’s gender can be dangerous to her health. For healthy pregnancies to occur, a normal intake of calories, vitamins and minerals are necessary. Without it, problems with the development of the embryo in the early stages can occur — and conception itself could be impeded. What couples may be interested to know is that whether or not they conceive a boy or girl is determined by which sperm enters the egg, and based upon existing information about the biology of reproduction and genetics, the thought that food would influence which sperm penetrates an egg is a rather spurious association. There are, however, two different methods for helping families with children choose one sex over another. Those options include two technologies known as sperm sorting and Preimplantation Genetic Screening of embryos. The first option sorts the sperm to identify which carry the X and which carry the Y chromosomes that determine baby’s sex. The latter option identifies a fertilized embryo of a specific sex and allows that embryo to be implanted into the womb. Above all, and no matter a boy or a girl, one of the foremost concerns for any woman, whether she be planning or pregnancy or already expecting — is good nutrition. Avoiding alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and illegal drugs will help optimize the body for pregnancy, and create a healthy environment for baby’s development. Coupled with the addition of prenatal vitamins rich in folic acid, and following the advice of a reproductive healthcare specialist, will offer the very best chances for a healthy and successful pregnancy — both for the mother and for baby. Dr. Paul Magarelli, MD., Ph.D. is a nationally noted fertility specialist and the founder and medical director of Reproductive Medicine & Fertility Centers in Colorado and New Mexico, as well as the Corona Institute for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility in California.The Web sites for his practice locations are ColoradoSpringsIVF.com and CoronaFertility.com.
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