A lot of soon-to-be parents expect a child of a certain gender. Uniquely, there are some ways that can be tried to have a child with the desired gender.
There are some things that need to be paid attention to in planning the child’s gender. If Mama is included in one of those who expect to get pregnant with a baby boy, then continue reading this article.
Ways to Get Pregnant with a Baby Boy
Basically, a baby’s gender is determined by chromosomes. A chromosome is a long DNA molecule that contains half or the whole genetic materials of an organism. A baby will receive a chromosome from Papa and another one from Mama. A baby boy’s chromosome consists of the XY combination. So, to be able to get pregnant with a boy, Y and X chromosomes need to be put together during the fertilization process.
A way to get pregnant with a boy with medical intervention help is proven to be more effective in increasing the chance to get pregnant with a boy. However, it doesn’t mean that there’s no other way. Let’s try these methods, Ma.
- Having Sex During Fertile Time
The first way to get pregnant with a boy is by managing the time to have sex. Having sex to get a baby boy is done during the fertile time, which is 12 hours before or after the ovulation happens. It’s because Y chromosome sperm will surpass the speed of X chromosome sperm without having to wait for too long to arrive at the ovum cell.
If Mama has sex in a few days before or after the ovulation, then the Y chromosome sperm that’s unable to survive will die, so it exactly gives a bigger chance for X sperm to fertilize the ovum cell, meaning that it gives a bigger chance to get pregnant with a baby girl.
- Arranging the Position When Having Sex
The second way to get pregnant with a boy is by arranging the position when having sex. The position when having sex can affect the chance for Mama to get pregnant either with a boy or a girl. Quoted from the Healthline page, sperm with a Y chromosome is more active compared to the one with the X chromosome. The position with a deeper penetration can help the Y chromosome to arrive at the ovum cell faster and make the fertilization happen.
Some positions that can be done when having sex are a woman on top and doggy style. Furthermore, reaching orgasm can also help the sperm movement to arrive at the ovum cell faster.
- Consuming Food with High Sodium and Potassium
The last way to get pregnant with a boy is by consuming food that consists of high sodium and potassium. Mama can find the high sodium content in eggs, shrimp, cheese, and salty food. As for the food that has high potassium are banana, avocado, potato, papaya, melon, cantaloupe, spinach, and bean. Consuming this food is indeed recommended, but keep on paying attention to the amount of the consumption so it won’t be excessive. Consuming the high sodium content beyond the suggested limit can cause an increase in blood pressure and the risk of preeclampsia.
So, those are some ways to get pregnant with a boy that Mama can try. Keep on looking forward to the next informative and interesting articles updates, Ma!
Writer: Dinda Aisya Bella
Translator: Ivana Meyi
Editor: Mega Pratidina
Source:
http://eprints.undip.ac.id/46837/3/MADE_SASKAPRABAWANTA_SP_22010111120042_LAP.KTI_BAB_II.pdf
https://www.healthline.com/health/fertility/how-to-have-a-boy