Weird Ways To Predict Baby's Gender

Every pregnant woman is very curious to know the gender of the baby that is developing inside her. Although in many countries knowing the baby's gender is illegal, couples still try hard to know the gender of the baby. From the Chinese or Mayan predictor, couples use numerous ways to know the gender of the growing foetus. For example, Chinese as well as Mayan predictors use the mother's age at conception and the year of conception to predict the gender of the baby.

It is true that the suspense is torturous. However, grandma's and old wives tales have managed to cope with the curiosity of pregnant women. Some weird ways are there to predict the gender of the baby. For example, it is said that a small baby bump means that the woman is carrying a boy. However, a big baby bump is a signal of a girl. Moreover, a lot of women use their wedding ring and put it inside a chain. If the chain circles, then it is a boy. If the chain along with the ring goes back and forth, then it is a girl. Here are some of the weird ways which are used to predict the gender of the baby.

Weird Ways To Know Baby's Gender:

Weird Ways To Predict Baby's Gender

Bump Size: A small bump is said to be carrying a boy. Pregnant women with huge baby bumps supposedly have girl growing inside her.

High and Low: Women should look at the south. If the baby bump is low, then you are carrying a baby boy. If the baby bump is high, it means you have a girl.

Heartbeat Rate: According to many, the heartbeat of the growing baby can help predict the gender. 140+ beats per minute indicates a girl, and below 140 signals a boy. So, next time listen to the Doppler and count the rate.

Cravings: According to old wives tales, if a woman craves for sour and salty foods, then she is carrying a baby boy. If she wants to eat sweets, then it is a girl in store for you.

Skin: It is believed that a pregnant woman who looks dull and weak is carrying a baby girl. If you are flushing and glowing all the more during the pregnancy, then you might be carrying a boy.

Morning Sickness: Little or no morning sickness is a sign that predicts that you are having a boy. It is a weird myth which depends from person to person.

Weakness: It is said that the girl takes all the beauty and strength from the mother. If you feel weak and very tired, you might be carrying a girl.

These are few funny rather weird ways to predict the gender of the baby. Well, these are just wild predictions which can not prove right in every case. However, it is one of the best time pass that a pregnant woman can do during the nine months wait.

Story first published: Monday, December 2, 2013, 15:26 [IST]
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