How to Conceive a Girl

Do you wish to have a sweet little baby girl? Though none of these methods have been scientifically proven, thousands of couples try them with a reported success rate ranging from 50 to 90 percent. Here are some popular methods for conceiving a girl.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Try Dr. Shettles' technique, which recommends that couples have sex regularly from the day when the period ends until two to four days before ovulation. To know the exact time of ovulation, Dr. Shettles suggests three methods--ovulation predictor kits, charting of cervical mucus and charting of basal body temperature (BBT). See Resources below for more information.

2. Follow Dr. Shettles' guidelines for sexual position and orgasm. See Resources below.

3. Try to the Whelan method. It suggests the couple have sex on the basis of basal body temperature (BBT). The woman should maintain a graph of her daily BBT, planning intercourse when her temperature rises by ½ to 1 degree. This usually happens near ovulation.

4. Refer to the Chinese conception chart to plan the month for conceiving a girl child. See the Resources below for further information.

5. Try a pre-conception diet rich in calcium and magnesium. Cut down intake of salty foods and red meat. Consult with a dietician or nutritionist before making any major changes in diet.

Tips & Warnings

• Dr. Shettles' or the Whelan method should be tried one at a time, though they can be combined with the pre-conception diet and the Chinese conception chart.

• You can try various folklore techniques to conceive a girl child. But remember that they should be harmless activities.