Understanding Gender Selection: Methods & Natural Probability

While there are certain methods and techniques that couples can use to try to increase the likelihood of conceiving a child of a specific gender, such as the Shettles method or sperm sorting, the natural chance of having a boy or a girl is typically 50%.

Additionally, these methods are not scientifically proven to be effective and successful. The gender of a baby is determined by the chromosomes present in the sperm and egg at the time of conception, and since men contribute either an X or a Y chromosome with equal probabilities, the gender of the offspring is ultimately a matter of chance.