Gender Selection techniques – Natural Gender Selection

A baby’s gender selection is usually done not to discriminate but to avoid any gender specific mutation that is present in one of the parents. Some genetic disorders are specific to either one of the genders. For example, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy results from one such genetic mutation on the X chromosome (a type of sex chromosome). Now, if the to-be mother happens to carry the mutation (irrespective of her being affected by the disease) on one of her X chromosomes, then there is a chance of 50% of the male child being affected with the genetic disorder, while the female child faces no such harm. This is just one such example and there are other genetic disorders of concern too. In the given example, the couple would find it best to opt for a female embryo. A couple should always consult qualified infertility doctors about these issues before it’s too late to take appropriate medical action. The infertility doctors are qualified and thus would help you in baby gender prediction that would be most accurate.