How to Know Baby Gender by Stomach?
You can't reliably determine a baby's gender by looking at the pregnant person's stomach. Many old wives' tales exist, suggesting that belly shape indicates the sex of the baby—for example, a "neat bump" pointing forward is said to indicate a boy, while a more spread-out bump suggests a girl. However, these claims are not supported by scientific evidence.
The shape of a pregnant belly is primarily determined by two factors:
- Baby's Size: While baby boys tend to be slightly heavier at birth than baby girls, this difference is too small to significantly impact the overall shape of the pregnant person's belly.
- Mother's Body: A pregnant person's body type, muscle tone, and previous pregnancies all play a much larger role in shaping the appearance of their pregnant belly than the baby's gender.
Several sources debunk the idea of predicting gender based on belly shape:
- University of Utah Health: Directly states that belly shape does not determine the baby's gender.
- BBC Future: Explains that any differences in belly shape due to baby weight are negligible and do not reliably indicate gender.
- Healthline: Focuses on dispelling pregnancy myths, including those related to belly shape and gender prediction.
While some people may notice differences in their pregnant bellies, these are not accurate indicators of the baby's gender. Reliable methods for determining the baby's sex include:
- Ultrasound: A medical imaging technique that provides a clear visual of the fetus, allowing for sex determination.
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): A blood test that can detect fetal DNA, which allows for gender determination.
- Amniocentesis: A procedure that involves analyzing the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus, providing genetic information, including gender.
Therefore, relying on the shape of a pregnant person's stomach to predict the baby's gender is inaccurate and should be considered a myth. Consult with a healthcare professional for accurate gender determination.
