This is not an easy process to follow for the mother, the parents and even the embryo. Some observers argue that genome editing is likely to become routine over time (Gender Selection of Babies). A major factor in the legalization or illegalization of designer babies is that of gender selection. If the United States allows anyone and everyone to choose the sex of their genome, gender balance may become a major problem (Gender Selection of Babies). On the other hand, genome selection can prevent people from encountering disorders or diseases that only the chromosome contains, and can perhaps improve their chances of having a healthier baby (Gender Modified