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Can you Really Influence the Sex of Your Baby?
By Sarah Lawson on 09/11/2009 01:54:42
Boy or Girl? Some people believe you can deliberately affect the chances of having one of the other
. If the sperm contains a Y chromosome the baby will be a boy, if it contains an X chromosome, the baby will be a girl. During each ejaculation the male releases sperm containing some X and some Y chromosomes, so it's understandable why being absolutely
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Check the sex of your baby at six weeks
By Monica Stylli on 10/05/2007 01:11:52
A new test is being sold online that enables parents to determine the sex of their unborn child.
seeks out DNA from the baby in the mother’s blood and if a Y-chromosome is picked up then a baby boy can be ‘confidently’ predicted. Equally, if no Y-chromosome is detected then this would result in a baby girl being predicted. The test has been hailed
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Conception and pregnancy diet influences baby’s sex, says new research
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 09/03/2010 12:35:39
Women eating a high fat diet and full breakfast are more likely to have a boy, claim scientists.
If you’re eating a full breakfast and have a high fat diet at the time you conceive, scientists say you’re more likely to give birth to a boy. A low fat diet with longer spells of not eating seems to mean a baby girl is more likely
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First born gender disappointment for dads
By Joanna Harvey on 09/11/2011 12:47:25
Shocking 11% of dads were disappointed about the sex of their first baby
Name.com found that 52% of the disheartened dads wanted a boy as their first born, rather than a girl, meaning that just under half wanted a baby girl first.Of those who'd rather a son, 31% wanted a boy to continue the family name, but 14% said was mainly because
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Guy Ritchie and Jacqui Ainsley find out baby’s sex
By Jayne Braithwaite on 10/06/2011 14:28:54
Madonna’s ex and his new girlfriend have revealed they are expecting a boy
-wife Madonna.“Jacqui’s having a boy!” an insider reportedly told Life & Style magazine.The couple have been taking it easy on holiday in Beverly Hills and Guy is keen to keep Jacqui’s pregnancy as stress free as possible.“Jacqui was crying with joy when she
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Most popular US baby names revealed
By Kimberley Smith on 10/05/2010 16:59:11
Sixty-nine Baracks born last year and Twilight characters a big influence on new parents
The US list of most popular baby names has been released for babies born in 2009. Celebrities remained a huge influence on parents, but it was biblical Jacob that held onto the boy’s top spot for the 11th year running.The huge popularity
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Konnie Huq is pregnant
By Daniella Delaney on 16/12/2011 09:20:18
Xtra Factor presenter and former Blue Peter star will give birth next Easter
date but also the sex of her child. She's expecting a boy.Konnie's agent, Jonathan Shalit said: "Konnie is telling friends how happy she and Charlie are."He added, "She is definitely pregnant and 100 per cent expecting a boy."Also in the news
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Rio Ferdinand admits he wants a girl
By Kimberley Smith on 04/02/2011 12:48:28
Football star Rio Ferdinand and pregnant wife Rebecca reveal their hopes for a baby girl as they open a new postnatal unit at their local hospital
Footballer Rio Ferdinand has admitted he’s hoping his third child, due this spring, with be a girl. Rio, who is expecting with his wife Rebecca, is not hoping for a hat-trick of boys but rather a little girl to complete his family.“We never find out
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Eat cheese to have a baby girl
By Kimberley Smith on 07/09/2010 14:52:42
Mum’s diet in pregnancy linked to baby’s sex
If you’d like to have a baby girl, steer clear of bananas and tuck into dairy products, say scientists in the Netherlands. Their study recommends foods rich in calcium and magnesium and suggests avoiding foods high in potassium and sodium if you
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Jessica Simpson won't be keeping quiet about this...
By Joanna Harvey on 10/11/2011 11:35:20
The pregnant star is itching to reveal her baby's sex - but only know that it's "definitely not twins"
to the baby's sex."I don't know yet if it's a boy or a girl but I'm definately going to find out. I'm a loudmouth so i won't be able to keep it secret," Jessica, told American host Ryan Seacreast on his radio show. "I eventually want both a boy and a girl so I
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