Over-the-counter product to predict baby gender

It is the nature of science and its followers– to keep coming up with new inventions and new discoveries. How we use them is a different story.ignewboxwhitenew-01 :)
Intelligender, a Texas based company, has created a ‘boy or girl gender prediction test’. The expecting moms can use this test on a urine sample as early as 10 weeks after the conception to determine the sex of the baby. The accuracy rate of the test is at 78-80%. 

The manufacturing company specifically suggests not to make any emotional or financial decision based on this test, and to continue to rely on the traditional and more reliable test from your doctor at later stage in the pregnancy.
So, what is the point of this test?
Well, it provides additional piece of information ahead of time, for those who cannot wait, the company says.

While this test is a way to address the curiosity of the expecting parents, its ‘side-effects’ could be significant. As we all know, in many cultures and countries including India, a baby boy is often welcome more than a little girl. That is how it is, especially among the older generation. So, if the test predicts a girl, the news may not be so good in some families. 

Also, there could be opposite preference in many cases. For example, a mother with already two sons may want to conceive a daughter instead; this could apply anywhere in any culture –India or US, white or brown. So this could be feared to become a screening test, even though the accuracy rate is nowhere close to 100%.

So, based on personal situations and circumstances, the test can also be a useful tool for pre-planning, or day-dreaming; as long as we understand that it is not a final or conclusive test. Those who are against the test may simply consider not using it.

For every positive invention or discovery, we can always find some negative side-effects. That does not mean that we should stop inventing. The new knowledge, from new discoveries, is supposed to improve the world, to help find ways toward better living…..

The customs and culture evolve over time. It is possible in the future that one day, even in Indian society, we will look forward to a girl’s birth with equal or even more enthusiasm. The gender bias and gender discrimination could easily fade away over time if each of us could do our part toward equality….

By the way, back to reality, the Intelligender test is available over-the-counter in 11 countries. However, it is not allowed for sale in India or China!!
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