Pregnancy, the expectation of a baby, is one of the most exciting periods in the life of future parents. With great trepidation and impatience, the family is waiting for the second trimester of pregnancy to find out the sex of the baby. But the planned ultrasound is still far away, and I really want to open the veil and find out who will be born. Many expectant mothers are trying to determine the sex of the child according to folk signs. Some of the signs have been preserved since the time of our great-great-grandmothers, but are still relevant.
Top 3 most faithful folk signs to determine the sex of a child
Of the entire huge number of folk signs, we will give the 3 most popular ones, by which it is possible to determine with a high probability the gender of our belly-maker:
Mom's well-being
It is generally accepted that, while carrying a boy, the expectant mother is tormented by severe toxicosis. With boys, moms-to-be are more likely to lie down, especially when the pregnancy is in its early stages. You feel favorable and there are no drastic changes in the body - most likely, you are carrying a girl.
tell me what you eat
If the expectant mother is only drawn to sweets, it is highly likely that you will expect the birth of a princess. It is also believed that a mother is carrying a girl if her eating habits have changed beyond recognition, and she wants, for example, to try strawberries with salt.
Mothers of future sons often strongly want spicy, peppery dishes, something fried and meat.
Oh what a belly!
The shape of the belly of a future mother can tell about who she expects. The first assumptions can be made in pregnant women at 14-16 weeks. If the tummy is pointed, turned up, then folk signs promise you a boy. A tummy that is evenly rounded with smooth shapes indicates that you are expecting a girl.
How signs appeared and what they are associated with
In fact, the above signs have a completely understandable basis. It will not be difficult to “interpret” them, moreover, a medical look at these signs can make you look at them from the other side.
It is associated with a change in hormonal levels and an increase in the load on organs. The muscles of the esophagus weaken, resulting in nausea, and the load on the liver can cause aversion to certain foods.
“Fads” in the tastes of pregnant women and a change in addictions are a consequence of hormonal changes in the body. But the preferences of each pregnant woman are so individual that it is difficult to assume the sex of the child based on them.
But the shape of the pregnant belly depends on the female pelvis. A wide pelvis - there will be a shape of a “girlish” belly, and with a narrow pelvis, the stomach bulges forward, and there will be a belly “on a boy”. Therefore, despite the wide popularity of signs, it is unlikely to tell you the exact gender of the child.
Replenishment in the family - who the future baby will be born
Is it possible to conceive a certain gender "by order"? Some mothers and fathers dream so much to give birth exclusively to a son or daughter that they turn to popular beliefs before planning a child.
- In the cold, more girls are conceived, in the heat - boys.
- The younger the expectant mother, the more likely she is to have a boy.
- Parents working in adverse conditions have more girls than boys.
- The probability of having a boy increases after prolonged abstinence from sexual activity.
- The husband is the leader in the family - a boy will be born, if the wife is the leader - a girl.
Is it possible to trust folk signs?
When trying to find out who is “hidden” in the belly of a future mother with the help of signs, remember that all pseudo-scientific methods for determining sex are mainly entertaining in nature and do not provide accurate information about whether you will have a boy or a girl. 
Currently, there are three official methods for determining the sex of a child during pregnancy:
- ultrasound examination (the ability to see the sex from the 12th week);
- DNA test for a pregnant woman's blood test (sex determination from the 9th week);
- sex determination at home using an innovative mother-to-be urine test strip (starting from the 8th week).
