Fun Ways To Determine An Unborn Baby’s Gender

March 31, 2022

As gender reveal parties are growing in popularity, it is becoming less common to wait until a baby is born to find out the sex. While some couples like to be surprised at the child’s birth, others like to plan ahead by finding out whether their bundle of joy will be a boy or girl. Although there is no proven way to determine a baby’s sex with the exception of an ultrasound or blood test, many women claim to know if they are having a boy or girl by following these tricks.

Morning Sickness

All pregnancies are unique to the individual woman. Some experience morning sickness while others are never sick. Some women are even sick at night or all day long. Legend has it that women who experience severe morning sickness are pregnant with a girl. Boys are associated with less illness or even none at all. Symptoms of morning sickness may include a queasy feeling, nausea, vomiting, headaches, diarrhea, and excess sweating coupled with the inability to keep anything down.

Cravings

Many women will experience cravings during their pregnancy due to an increase in hormones. Some women are even unable to eat for a short amount of time while they are pregnant. An old wives tale claims that the type of food cravings a woman experiences may be able to predict the gender of her baby. Women who crave sugary or sweet foods are said to be pregnant with a girl while women whose taste buds point them in the direction of savory or salty foods are thought to expect a baby boy.

Birth Calendar

Some women use a 700-year-old Chinese birth chart to predict the sex of their baby without the help of a medical professional. The Chinese birth calendar can be used to predict a baby’s gender by determining the date when the women convinced. According to the calendar, women who conceive on any given date have a pre-determined gender of their baby. The calendar is used by some women to determine what day of the week they should conceive if they are hoping for a particular gender.

Position Of The Bump

The location or position of a woman’s bump may be a certain giveaway as to what gender their baby is, according to some. Women who carry their babies high or have a baby bump directly below their breasts are thought to be having a girl. Boys tend to sit lower than girls. A woman who is pregnant with a boy might carry her bump in a downward position that looks like she has “dropped,” which is a term used to describe the baby’s location when he or she is ready for their arrival into the world.

Acne

Acne and other skin problems are a common symptom of a pregnancy due to an imbalance of hormones. In early pregnancy especially, a woman’s pregnancy symptoms may be similar to her premenstrual symptoms, which often include acne or skin problems. While there is no scientific evidence to back this up, an old wives tale claims that a woman who is pregnant with a girl will develop pimples because the baby steals the mother’s beauty. Acne and other skin conditions usually go away after the baby is born and a mother’s hormones return to normal.

Rate Of Heartbeat

During her pregnancy, a woman will likely see her doctor every two to four weeks to check on the health of the baby and the mother. It is common for a physician to listen to the baby’s heartbeat to determine his or her health. Some women believe the speed of the baby’s heartbeat can be an indication of the gender. Babies with a heartbeat of one hundred and forty beats per minute are said to belong to a girl while a heartbeat lower than one hundred and forty is said to be a boy.

Drano Test

Draino is a type of chemical product that is used to clean pipes and drains by pouring it down toilets and sinks. Some women claim that taking the Drano test can help determine the sex of their baby. Women are advised to urinate in a small cup and then add a tablespoon of Draino to the mixture. If the urine turns to a green color, it is said to be a girl. If the mixture changes to a blue color, it is said to be a boy.

Balance

A woman may naturally be off balance and unpoised during her pregnancy because she is carrying around weight that she has never experienced before with an emphasis on her middle section. A woman’s poise and elegance is said to determine the sex of her baby. A graceful pregnancy means a girl is on the way and a woman who stumbles around a lot and is clumsy is said to be carrying a baby boy.

Ring Test

To take the ring test, a woman will need to lay down on her back with her bump facing up. Her partner is to take off her wedding ring and tie a string to it. The partner will then need to dangle the ring over the baby bump with a steady arm. If the ring sways in a circular motion, the mother is said to be carrying a boy. However, if the ring moves back in forth in a straight line, she is said to be pregnant with a girl.

Dreams

Some dreams can be an indication of what is yet to come, but an old wives tale states the exact opposite is true of childbirth. Some people believe that a woman who dreams about a boy will have a girl and when she dreams about a girl, she will end up with a boy. The dream reversal theory can be thought of as a sign that children are unpredictable and cannot be wished to be anything except what they are meant to be.

Hand Direction

The direction in which a woman displays her hands after being asked to show her hands is said to be a certain giveaway of her baby’s sex. If a person is facing the mother-to-be and they ask her to show her hands, pay attention to the direction she chooses. If she exposes her palms facing up, she is said to be having a boy. When she reveals her faces facing downward, she is expected to be carrying a girl.

Breast Size

Breast size is known to increase during pregnancy in preparation of a woman’s mammary glands filling with milk to feed the baby when he or she is born. An old wives tale states that a woman’s breast size may be an indication of her baby’s gender. If a woman’s left breast is larger than her right, she is said to be carrying a baby boy. If her right breast is bigger than the left, then she is allegedly carrying a girl.

Garlic

Garlic is nutritionally one of the healthiest foods on the planet. It contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that would be beneficial when added to anyone’s diet, especially a pregnant woman’s. An old wives tale suggests that a pregnant woman shouldeat garlic to determine her baby’s sex. If after a few hours the scent of garlic leaks from her pores, she is having a boy. But if she remains scent-free, she is carrying a girl.

Ask A Toddler

Legend has it that babies and toddlers can give an accurate prediction of the gender of a pregnant woman’s bump. While they may not come out and state the sex of the baby outright, an old wives tale says that if a baby or toddler boy shows interest in a pregnant woman’s bump, she will have a girl. If a toddler boy does not show interest, the woman is thought to be having a boy. Likewise, if a baby or toddler girl shows interest, the bump is said to contain a boy. If she shows no interest, it is probably another girl.

Key Test

Legend has it that a pregnant woman’s questions about her baby’s gender can be answered by using the key test. To take the key test, have another person intentionally drop a key in front of a pregnant woman without her knowing. If she bends over and picks up the key by the pointy end, she is having a girl. If she picks it up from the other end, she is said to be having a boy. The goal is to avoid telling a woman when she is participating in the test to avoid influencing the way she picks up the key.

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