Can Folklore Predict if You’re Having a Boy or Girl?
Wondering whether you’re expecting a boy or a girl? While there’s no scientific evidence backing these old wives’ tales, they can add a fun element to your pregnancy journey as you await your 20-week scan or the big reveal at birth. Here are some of the most surprising and popular myths about predicting your baby’s sex.
Signs You Might Be Having a Boy
- Heartbeat Rate: If your baby’s heartbeat is under 140 beats per minute.
- Bump Shape: Carrying all out front.
- Bump Position: Carrying low.
- Pregnancy Glow: Blooming during pregnancy.
- Morning Sickness: No morning sickness in the first trimester.
- Breast Size: Your right breast is bigger than your left.
- Pupil Dilation: Your pupils dilate when looking in the mirror for a minute.
- Food Cravings: Craving salty foods or protein like cheese and meat.
- Cold Feet: Your feet get cold more quickly than before pregnancy.
- Ring Test: A ring on a thread swings from side to side over your belly.
- Skin Condition: Your skin becomes dry.
- Mood: No pregnancy mood swings.
- Hand Presentation: Showing your hands with palms down when asked.
- Dominance During Conception: Being the dominant partner during conception.
- Garlic Test: Eating garlic makes the smell seep from your pores.
- Age and Month Formula: Adding your age at conception to the month number results in an even number (e.g., age 26 + April (4) = 30).
- Hair Condition: Hair becomes fuller and shinier.
- Leg Hair Growth: Faster-growing hair on your legs.
- Headaches: More prone to headaches.
- Pillow Direction: Sleeping with your pillow to the north.
- Sleeping Position: Lying on your left side while sleeping.
- Urine Color: Bright yellow urine.
- First Word of Previous Child: The first word of your previous child was “dada”.
- Skull Theory: In ultrasound images, the baby has a sloping forehead and squared lower jaw.
Signs You Might Be Having a Girl
- Heartbeat Rate: If your baby’s heartbeat is over 140 beats per minute.
- Bump Shape: Carrying all around.
- Bump Position: Carrying high.
- Pregnancy Glow: Missing the “blooming” period.
- Morning Sickness: Experiencing morning sickness in the first trimester.
- Breast Size: Your left breast is bigger than your right.
- Pupil Dilation: Pupils do not dilate when looking in the mirror for a minute.
- Food Cravings: Craving sweet things like juice, fruit, and sweets.
- Cold Feet: Feet remain as warm as before pregnancy.
- Ring Test: A ring on a thread moves in a circle over your belly.
- Skin Condition: Soft and radiant skin.
- Mood: More mood swings than usual.
- Hand Presentation: Showing your hands with palms up when asked.
- Dominance During Conception: Being the less dominant partner during conception.
- Garlic Test: Eating garlic does not make the smell seep from your pores.
- Age and Month Formula: Adding your age at conception to the month number results in an odd number (e.g., age 27 + April (4) = 31).
- Hair Condition: Hair becomes thinner and duller.
- Leg Hair Growth: Leg hair grows at the same speed as before pregnancy.
- Headaches: Not prone to headaches.
- Pillow Direction: Sleeping with your pillow to the south.
- Sleeping Position: Lying on your right side while sleeping.
- Urine Color: Dull yellow urine.
- First Word of Previous Child: The first word of your previous child was “mama”.
- Skull Theory: In ultrasound images, the baby has a rounded lower jaw and a tapered top of the head.
Remember, while these myths are entertaining, they are not reliable indicators of your baby’s sex. The only way to know for sure is through medical tests such as an ultrasound.
