Baby Gender Prediction Methods and Controversy


Many expecting parents use gender prediction methods to determine the gender of their unborn child. When asked if they prefer a boy or a girl, most parents will say that the gender of their unborn child is not important as long as the baby is healthy. Alternatively, there are parents who desire to have a baby of a particular sex. There are several reasons for parents having a gender preference for their unborn child.

Many parents base their decision to have a baby of a particular sex on the children they already have. If a family already has a female child, they may wish to have another of the same sex so that child’s clothing can be passed down to the younger sibling and they can share a room. Or the family may wish to have a boy in order to achieve balance and have children of both genders.

There is a misconception that raising boys is easier than raising girls. A family’s previous experiences with female or male children in the past may also have an effect on their decision. Regardless of their reasoning, every child is different and gender is of no consequence. All parents who have children of the same gender will confess that they have different personalities and are nothing alike.

Baby gender selection is a controversial topic with opposing viewpoints. Many believe that using methods to conceive a baby of the desired sex is morally unethical. Others believe that gender selection is only the beginning and soon we will be choosing a child’s height, personality and other physical features. Supporters of this movement argue that it can be beneficial by avoiding conceiving a child with a genetic disorder or disease.

Despite the ongoing controversy, many aspiring parents use various baby gender prediction methods to conceive the gender they desire. Some methods involve special diets, timing conception according the woman’s ovulation cycle and the use of in vitro fertilization.