Pregnancy is a wonderful experience, from the day of conception until the day of your baby’s birth you will find yourself looking at the world with different eyes. Some couples opt for the surprise to only find out what the baby’s gender is at birth while others prefer preconception gender selection.

The chances of conceiving a boy instead of a girl are considerably high. Although some couples who want to increase their chances of having a baby boy will use medical procedures to do so, many more are looking for natural gender selection methods for doing this.

What natural methods can couples try which may well improve their chances of having a son rather than a daughter? Below are some of the methods couples may use:

1. pH of the Vagina - The pH level in your vagina and preconception gender selection are direct linked. The higher the acidity in your vagina the greater the chance of having a girl, the more alkaline or even neutral your vaginal pH the better the chances of conceiving a boy.

2. Chinese Conception Chart – This one requires the couple to correlate the age of the woman with the month in which she is attempting to conceive. However, it only works if they use the lunar month and the woman’s lunar age. So in order to determine what these are a proper Chinese astrological calendar is required to make the right prediction. If used correctly the couple will be provided with a 90% chance of having a boy rather than a girl.

3. Dietary Changes – It is said that by eating certain feeds the woman will create the right sort of environment within the cervix that will ensure more of the sperm carrying the male gene reaches the eggs to fertilize them. However, it is crucial that no woman makes changes to her diet without consulting her doctor first as it may cause unwanted side effects in her. It is believed that the woman’s diet should have more salty foods and red meat in it.

Natural treatments and methods are always highly recommended and should be couples’ first choice. However, it is still important to consult with your doctor before deciding on or initiating any preconception gender selection treatment as some of the treatments or methods available have potential dangerous side effects. A doctor will also recommend the best method or treatment to suit your lifestyle.