13 Signs That You Are Having a Boy 0 14

Boy or girl? There are some "seers" who claim that the shape of the belly can determine the baby's gender. But you can also predict what color to buy onesies and blankets without an ultrasound. Here are 13 signs that may indicate you are carrying a boy.

* Expectant mothers of boys are often free from toxemia, both at the beginning and at the end of pregnancy.

* The fetal heart rate can also indicate gender. If the heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute, it may mean you are having a boy.

* Skin rashes, acne, and pimples may occur when a boy is developing in the belly.

* Food preferences of expectant mothers change towards sour and salty, while cravings for sweets occur much less frequently.

* The shape of the belly also matters: if it is positioned low, it may be a sign of a boy.

* Changes in behavior: women carrying a boy may become more aggressive and bold, which is related to increased testosterone levels.

* The color of urine during pregnancy changes. If it becomes darker, it may indicate that you are expecting a boy.

* Breast size: in pregnant women expecting a boy, the right breast may increase more than the left.

* Mothers of sons often complain of cold feet during pregnancy — this is another sign that a boy will be born.

* Pregnant women expecting a boy have hair and nails that grow faster than usual.

* Sleeping position: those expecting a boy find it easier to fall asleep on their left side.

* If your hands are drying out and cracking, this may also foreshadow the birth of a boy.

* Weight distribution: if you are expecting a boy, the pounds usually concentrate on the belly, while with a girl, they are distributed throughout the body.

How to Determine the Baby's Gender by Other Signs?

If physiological signs and folk omens do not help determine the gender, you can use practical methods that our ancestors used:

* Wedding ring: tie it to a thread and hang it over your belly. If the ring spins, it will be a son.

* The husband should place a key on the table. If the wife reaches for the long part of the key, it means a boy will be born.

* If there are already children in the family, remember what word they said first. If it was "daddy," the next child may be a son.

* According to folk beliefs, during periods of war, the birth rate of boys increases.

* The baby's gender can be determined by a special calendar that indicates the days when conception of a boy may occur.

Although folk signs can be used, it is not advisable to rely on them. Many women intuitively feel who they will have. However, for an accurate determination of the baby's gender, it is better to undergo an ultrasound examination in the 4th month of pregnancy when the sexual organs are already sufficiently developed.