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Choosing the sex of your child: Dr Papa’s diet
Several studies have shown that some eating habits – and more precisely certain mineral contributions – could change vaginal secretions and thus influence the path of the sperm. By following an adequate diet, a woman could therefore act on the progression of spermatozoa, carriers of the X chromosome (which gives rise to a girl) or of the Y chromosome (which gives rise to a boy). This method was discovered by Pr Stolkowski and made famous by Dr François Papa, gynecologist. According to different studies, this technique would be nearly 80% safe, but opinions remain very divided on the question.
To have a daughter, you need a diet rich in calcium and magnesium, but low in sodium and potassium. To give birth to a boy, it would be the other way around. The only condition: start this diet at least two and a half months before conceiving her baby and apply it to the letter every day. No need to continue it once you are pregnant, since the sex of the baby is in any case definitively determined from conception.
The perfect diet for having a daughter
In theory, any woman who wants to conceive a baby girl should eat a diet rich in calcium and magnesium, but low in sodium and potassium. Choose dairy products (except cheese): milk, but also yogurts, ice cream, fromage blanc, petits-suisse, etc. It is also recommended to consume white meat, fresh fish and eggs. In the fruit and vegetable section, choose green salads, green beans, spinach, pineapples, apples, tangerines, watermelons, pears, strawberries and raspberries, but also dried fruits such as hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and unsalted peanuts. Skip the bread and rusks (which contain salt), just like on cold meats, fish and salted, smoked or frozen meats. Forget about pulses too (dry white beans, lentils, dry peas, split peas), soybeans, canned corn, as well as all salty cheeses. Drinks side, drink mineral waters rich in calcium and / or magnesium. On the other hand, no sparkling water, no tea, coffee, chocolate, beer and even less cider.
What to eat to have a boy?
Objective: to favor foods rich in potassium and sodium, while reducing the intake of calcium and magnesium. You must therefore adopt a diet low in dairy and high in salt. Consume without moderation: all meats, cold cuts, salted fish (cod), smoked (herring, haddock), canned (sardines, tuna, mackerel in white wine), the cereals such as rice, pasta, semolina, white bread, ordinary rusks, savory appetizer cookies, but also pastries. In the fruit and vegetable department, prefer pulses (broad beans, beans, split peas, lentils, corn) and all other vegetables, whether fresh, canned or frozen, except green leafy vegetables (spinach, watercress, dandelion) and oilseed dried fruits (hazelnuts , almonds, peanuts…). Skip milk and all dairy products, that is to say cheeses, yogurts, petits-suisse, white cheeses, but also butter, desserts or milk-based preparations (ice cream, flans, Béchamel sauce), crustaceans, shellfish, eggs in a dish main (omelets, hard-boiled, fried, poached, hard-boiled eggs) and finally chocolate and cocoa. As for drinks, drink fruit juice, tea, coffee. Note, moreover: if the boy’s diet seems less difficult to follow, it is also much richer! It will therefore also be necessary to monitor the balance.
Precautions to be taken with the girl or boy diet
Before starting this type of diet, always consult your doctor. He alone can give you his approval, because there are many contraindications : high blood pressure, renal failure, diabetes, nephritis, hypercalciuria, heart problems. In addition, he will also give you some advice for prevent a deficiency that would be harmful to you and your baby. Indeed, it is important not to decrease or increase inconsiderately the intake of minerals: you should never fall below the recommended daily intake. Also, don’t get carried away, this method is not 100% safe. You might be too disappointed if your baby is not the sex you want in the end.