The Ten Most Popular Baby Gender Myths
By Julie Tomaro
Are you pregnant and anxiously counting down the day to your big ultrasound? I have the top ten most popular old wives tales and baby gender myths so you can have predicting your baby's gender.
Baby's Heartbeat
This old wives tale believes if you are having a girl, then the fetal heart rate will be above 140. A boy will have a slower heart rate below 140. A baby's heart rate is not affected by its sex until it is born, when a girl's heart rate will increase considerably compared with boys during labor.
Carrying Low or High
Did you know that the way you carry during your pregnancy is one of the most popular baby gender myths when trying to determine the sex of your baby? This old wives tale often believes if you are carrying low then you are most likely giving birth to a baby boy. However, if you are carrying high then you are giving birth to a baby girl.
Food Cravings
Are you craving chocolate and other sweet cravings? If so, you could be having a baby girl! If you are craving salt and sour foods then you may be having a baby boy.
Weight Gain
This old wives tale actually refers to your partner's weight. If your baby's daddy puts on weight during your pregnancy then you might be having a baby girl. The myth also states that if he doesn't gain an extra pound or two then you are carrying a boy.
The Wedding Ring Test
Take your wedding ring and tie it from a string and hold it over your belly. If the ring swings back and forth you might be having a boy. If it goes into a circular motion, then it's a girl.
Acne
Some women believe that if they notice there face is breaking out more then usual then they are having a baby girl.
The Shape of Your Face
Look at your face in the mirror. If your face is more round then usual you could be having a baby girl!
Morning Sickness
This old wives tale believes that the more morning sickness you endure more likely you will be having a baby girl.
Feeling in Uterus
This old wives tale believes that if you feel heaviness in the lower area you will be having a boy. If you feel pressure higher up then you might be having a baby girl.
If daddy drinks a lot of soda, you could be having a boy.
These are all fun ways to predict the sex of your unborn baby. Remember the only true way to find out the sex of your baby is to have a ultrasound done by your doctor.