Myths about determining a baby's sex during pregnancy

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When something as magical as a pregnancy takes place, it is only expected that magical myths would surround the subject. The biggest question in a pregnancy is whether or not the baby is a boy or a girl. The only true way to determine a baby's sex is by ultrasound or amniocentesis tests. However, almost everyone has their own mythical way of determining the baby's sex, from the mother's appearance to her cravings or even the amount of weight her husband gains during her pregnancy.

1. Bump Position

   • The most familiar of all pregnancy myths has to do with the positioning of the mother's bump on her belly. If the bump is low, you've got a boy. If the bump is high, you've got a girl. But science tells us that the position of the bump is attributed to uterine muscles and the position of the baby.

   Heartbeats

   • This myth that the fetal heartbeat differs between boys and girls was actually accepted by the medical community at one point. Apparently, girls will have a fetal heart rate above 140 and that of boys will be below 140. This myth gained credibility from the fact that girls' hearts do tend to beat faster during labor, but up until that point the heartrate has nothing to do with the baby's sex.

   The Husband's Weight Gain

   • Believe it or not, there is an old wives' tale that suggests that the father will actually gain weight during the pregnancy if the baby is a girl and will not gain a pound if the baby is a boy.

   The Mother's Face

   • Many myths have to do with the appearance of the mother's face. A full, round and rosy face indicates a baby girl. Increased acne also denotes a baby girl. Some myths say that if a mother's face grows unattractive during the pregnancy, then a little girl is stealing her looks. Little boys are said to perfectly complement a pregnant woman's beauty.

   The Cravings

   • That old poem of girls consisting of sugar, spice and everything nice may be the reasoning behind this myth. If a mother is craving something sweet, then she may be having a little girl. However, a mother who craves pickles and lemons and anything salty or bitter may be under the influence of a little boy.

   The Ring Trick

   • And then there's the good old-fashioned wedding-ring trick. This myth asks the mother to tie her wedding ring to a stick and dangle it above her belly. If the ring moves back and forth, there's a little girl in there. But if the ring moves around in circles, then a boy lies in wait.

Source: www.ehow.com

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