Latest research suggests that a woman's diet around the time of conception might have an effect on the gender of her baby.
The study, carried out by the Universities of Exeter and Oxford, claims that a high-calorie diet coupled with regular breakfasts might increase the odds of conceiving a boy.
740 first-time pregnant women in the UK were asked to provide records of their eating habits during the early stages of pregnancy.
56% of mothers-to-be with the highest energy intake at the time of conception gave birth to boys, compared to 45% of women with the lowest energy intake.
The women who gave birth to sons consumed around 2,413 calories a day compared with 2,283 calories for those who had daughters. Those who had boys were also more likely to have eaten a higher quantity and range of nutrients, including potassium, calcium and vitamins C, E and B12.
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