People all over the world have their own myths and facts related to what the gender of the baby will be. Certain signs shown by the mother indicates it’s a boy or a girl according to these myths and facts. Here in this article we will discuss some facts and myths from different cultures about the gender of the baby during pregnancy.
Myth-Based Signs of Having a Boy
Myths are not scientific evidence they are just prevailing because two or more person have the same symptoms during their pregnancies. Some old wives tales related to the birth of a boy are as follow
Morning sickness
You are expected to have a very little nausea if you are expecting a boy. According to some people when a mother is pregnant with a boy she does not have any nausea during her first trimester. When a women is expecting and continuously suffering from vomiting it is instantly taken that she is having a girl.
Amazing hair
It is a common myth that while myth that while having a boy your hair are the healthiest they have ever been. Very shiny and strong as well.
Cold feet
You are supposed to be cold feet all the time if you are carrying a boy.
Dry skin
While expecting if your skin is very dry while you take care of it very regularly you are expecting a baby boy.
Food cravings
You do not crave sweet things at all. You mostly crave salty or meaty things.
Belly shape
While expecting a baby boy according to old wives tale your bump weighs down meaning your belly is low hanging position.
Garlic smell
According to old wives tales a garlic is not forgiving to baby boy ‘mothers because if you eat it you smell of garlic throughout the day.
Heart rate
The baby’s heartrate in case of boy is lower than 140 beats per minute.
Heartburn occurs more during conceiving of girls.
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Science and Fact-Based Indicators
Scientific facts are based on real data taken from a number of audience. The raw data goes through a systematic process, after which it takes the form of information. According to science there are no symptoms of carrying a boy only valid tests. Some scientific ways to know about the gender of the baby to be a boy are as follows
Chorionic Villus sampling
It is a test done in between weeks 10 to 13. It is a test done in detail to check for the fetus ‘health and can also determine about the baby’ gender.
Ultrasound
This technique uses waves of high frequency to form an image of the inside of the body. Ultra sound is done after 18 weeks of conceiving when the baby’s genitals are formed and may not always be correct.
NIPT
This stands for Noninvasive Prenatal Testing. This test can be done as early as 10 weeks of conceiving.
Myth vs. Facts: Breaking It Down
Myths are present in people of all times. In reality they have a 50 percent chance of being correct. They were present because in old times there was not much knowledge present in people so a common experience shared by two or more person becomes a myth whereas science has proven otherwise. Some myths along with its scientific facts are as follows
Food cravings
The food you crave during your pregnancy is the result of your hormonal change. Sometimes it is the indicator of the nutrients your body is able to absorb. In general there is no relationship between food cravings and gender of baby.
Morning sickness and baby gender
It is one of those myths which is somewhat considered true in the scientific world. Some studies have shown a link between nausea and the baby ‘gender but it is still not widely accepted among medical professionals.
Good hair and nails
Myths suggest that good hair and nails are a sign that you are having a boy but in medical world there is not a single study which proves it.
Safe Ways to know your baby’s gender
Gender prediction during pregnancy should only be done through proper medical tests. It is the safest way. There are three tests for this purpose
- NIPT
- Ultrasound test
- Chorionic Villus sampling
These test are done from 10 weeks onward and upon the formation of baby’s genitals.
Conclusion
In every cultural there are many myths existing about the baby’s gender based non factors such as the mother’ craving, skin, hair, morning sickness etc. these myths have no scientific evidence hence people should not pay much heed to them instead consider proper tests such as ultra sound, NIFT etc. to determine whether the baby is a boy or a girl.
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