Gender preference among couples wanting to raise a family is becoming much more prevalent today with many wanting to conceive a girl. The gender of the baby is ultimately dependent on the male's sperm so creating a favorable environment for the sperm carrying the female gene is ideal. The following are natural methods to help increase your chances of having a baby girl.

The Shettles method is perhaps the most commonly practiced methods that couples utilize to conceive the gender of choice. The way it works is that if you want to have a girl, then you will need to make love with your partner 2 to 3 days prior to ovulation. In addition, orgasm from the woman should be avoided as this releases fluids in the reproductive environment that lowers acidic levels.

In addition to the Shettles method, increasing pH levels also works by eliminating a majority of the male sperm as they cannot survive in acidic environments. This is generally done through douching just prior to intercourse and consuming foods high in magnesium such as green vegetables. It's important to remain patient throughout this process and to make use of testing strips to monitor any changes.

Another factor that makes a difference is the sexual position as those with shallow penetration are encouraged. This will further reduce the likelihood that the male sperm will fertilize the egg and increase the chances of conceiving a baby girl. Be sure to use these above methods in combination with each other for the best results as you only have one chance at this.