Parents are often anxious to learn their baby’s gender. Although ultrasound is the most popular and dependable method, there are still few interesting old wives’ tales for you to figure out without scanning your belly. In this post, we will discuss natural ways and some ancient techniques that can help you know whether you are having a boy or a girl.
1. Chinese Gender Calendar: A Traditional Method
The Chinese gender calendar is an ancient tool that predicts the gender of your baby based on the mother’s age at conception and the month the baby was conceived. It’s a fun technique that’s been passed down for hundreds of years. While the idea of it calculating your baby’s sex is not scientifically proven, many parents like using it to try and guess the gender of their baby. It is easy to locate an online calculator for the Chinese gender calendar by conducting an online search and then entering the age and month of conception.
2. Chinese Gender Prediction Apps
There are many common or Chinese gender predictors available that claim to predict your baby’s gender. By entering information like your age, cravings, and how you’re feeling, these apps will give you a prediction. While they might not be accurate, they’re fun to try and can add to the excitement of your pregnancy journey.
3. Heart Rate Theory: Is It a Boy or a Girl?
One of the most common old wives’ tales is based on the baby’s heart rate. According to this theory, if your baby’s heart rate is above 140 beats per minute, you’re having a girl. If it’s lower, it’s said to indicate a boy. While this method is widely popular, studies have shown no correlation between heart rate and gender, so it’s mostly just for entertainment purposes.
4. Carrying High or Low: The Way You Carry
Yet another old wives’ tale says the way you carry your baby is a sure sign of the baby’s gender. If your belly hangs out in front more than it does from side to side, that means you’re having a baby boy. However, the way you carry your baby is more about your body type and the baby’s position, rather than the baby’s gender.
5. The Baking Soda Gender Test: A DIY Method
Some expectant moms test this old-school theory known as the baking soda test. The theory is plain and simple: combine urine with baking soda. When it fizzes, legend has it that a boy’s on the way, and if it doesn’t fizz, then it’ll be a girl. There is no mathematical underpinning to this test, but it can be a fun and simple way to speculate.
6. The Shape of Your Belly: Round or Pointed?
There are numerous gender prediction apps designed to determine whether it’s a boy or a girl. These apps will predict based on your age, cravings, and current mood if you are pregnant or experiencing PMS. While they may not be established in scientific reality, it sure is fun to test these old wives’ tales and make the suspense of your pregnancy journey even more thrilling.
Conclusion
While ultrasounds provide the most reliable method for determining your baby’s gender, there are several fun and traditional methods to try out during your pregnancy. Whether you try the Chinese gender calendar, the heart rate theory, or even a baking soda test, these predictions can add excitement to the journey. Remember, the most important thing is the health and happiness of you and your baby, no matter if it’s a boy or a girl!