Some parents feel guilty about wanting a boy or girl baby. When asked if they want a boy or girl, most reply they just want a healthy baby. However, surveys show that as high as 82% of parents want either a boy or girl.
How to conceive a girl is of utmost importance to parents with one or more sons. We will discuss six methods that may help, but are far from accurate.
The Shettles Method
Timing is everything with this method. Dr. Shettles, the creator of this method, suggests sexual intercourse should happen each day from the end of menstruation until 3 days before the woman ovulates. He also suggests the woman not be orgasmic during sex because this makes the vaginal area too alkaline for sperm with the X chromosome (girl).
The O+12 Method
In her search for how to conceive a girl, a desperate mother with six sons wanted a baby girl. She tried the Shettles Method and failed repeatedly. She decided to develop her own method with the notes she had taken when she followed the Shettles Method. The O+12 Method worked on her seventh try. She recommends that a couple have intercourse twelve hours after the woman ovulates.
Dietary Supplements and Medications
Lydia Pinkham's Herbal Compound is one dietary supplement believed to help conceive a girl. It is believed to create an acidic vaginal environment which is not ideal for sperm containing the Y (male) chromosome.
Other dietary supplements suggested are calcium and magnesium supplements to be taken months before conception.
A suggested over-the-counter medication is Sudafed taken one day before intercourse. It is believed that Sudafed reduces cervical mucus which creates a more favorable environment for the X chromosome.
Please use precaution when deciding to take a dietary supplement or medication. These may cause side effects alone or when used with prescription medications.
Urban Legends
Then there are the theories that have been around for generations. Experts say they are totally false, but they are still passed down and around.
Afternoon love-making only.
Love-making only on the days of the month with even numbers.
Love-making only during the full moon.
Eat more fish and vegetables, followed by chocolate cake or ice cream.
The woman should initiate sex.
Now you have some ideas of how to conceive a baby girl.