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Which Side of Sleeping is Baby Boy?

Published in Baby Gender Myths 1 min read

There's a common myth that suggests sleeping on your left side indicates you're having a boy, while sleeping on your right suggests a girl. This is not scientifically accurate. The position you sleep in during pregnancy has no bearing on the sex of the baby.

Understanding the Myth

The claim linking sleeping position to baby's sex is purely anecdotal. Many old wives' tales exist surrounding pregnancy, but this one, like many others, lacks scientific basis. The sex of the baby is determined at conception by the chromosomes contributed by the parents – the father's sperm carrying either an X or a Y chromosome.

  • Fact: The sex of the baby is determined at conception.
  • Myth: Sleeping on your left side predicts a boy; sleeping on your right predicts a girl.

This myth likely persists due to the human tendency to seek patterns and explanations, even when none exist. It's important to rely on scientifically verified information for accurate pregnancy-related knowledge.

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