Does nutrition determine baby's sex?
⚡ Short answer: According to current scientific data, maternal nutrition does not determine the baby's sex — sex is determined at fertilization by the sperm chromosome.
Anonymous
1 yaşında bebek babası · Feeding
I'm wondering: does nutrition determine baby's sex. As someone experienced, what do you suggest?
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The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
There's a lot of folk wisdom that circulates about diet affecting baby's sex — talk about "alkaline environments," "potassium-rich diets," and so on. But the science we have now doesn't support this. A baby's sex is determined at the moment of fertilization by the sperm carrying either an X or Y chromosome, and your diet doesn't change that.
Some old theories mention diet-based methods, but these haven't been proven in rigorous, randomized controlled studies. So healthy and balanced nutrition is best for you and your baby; it just won't change the baby's sex.
Focusing on a healthy pregnancy is the way to go.
Anything else on your mind? Feel free to ask.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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