There is a best time to conceive a baby girl and for couples who are wanting to influence the sex of their baby, this information is worth bearing in mind.

Research has shown that the vast majority of couples wanting to have a baby girl do so only because they have already had two or more baby boys. In days gone by, where families were larger, the odds of having a mix of each sex were much greater. Whereas families are naturally smaller now and many couples would prefer to have both.

There are a number of natural ways to conceive a girl, and the timing of intercourse is of key importance. To understand why the timing is vital, the nature of the male and female sperm must be understood. Male sperm can swim much faster than female sperm, but has a shorter survival span. Female sperm is larger and slower but can survive for several days longer than male sperm. Taking this a logical step further, if intercourse is timed to coincide with ovulation, the faster, quicker male sperm are more likely to reach the egg first. Looking at the other side of this, the best time to conceive a baby girl is by having intercourse around 3 days before ovulation, as by the time ovulation occurs, the male sperm are likely to have perished. However, the longer-lasting female sperm will be waiting to fertilize the egg when the release occurs.

Other natural methods which would sway the odds in favor of conceiving a girl include having shallower intercourse as this results in sperm being deposited nearer to the entrance of the vagina, where conditions are more acidic. As female sperm prefer the acidic environment they are more likely to thrive.

Diet can also help. A diet rich in protein and potassium can help support male sperm, whereas magnesium rich foods such as nuts, soya beans and leafy green vegetables are supportive of female sperm. In addition, eating a high calorie diet is more likely to produce a boy, where as a diet which contains no more than the recommended calorie intake for a woman's height will sway the odds slightly towards having a girl.

A quick internet search will reveal many natural ways to conceive a girl. However, using these in isolation may not give the baby girl you would love to have. However, a systematic approach which combines all possible tried and tested ways will give you the best chance. To claim your free newsletter giving hints and tips about natural gender selection and to see a tried and tested, 3 step comprehensive method of conceiving a girl which has proven to be 95% accurate, please visit Best Time To Conceive A Baby Girl