Pregnancy: how to find out who will be pregnant. Determining the sex of the baby based on taste preferences. Determining the sex of a child by ovulation

Once the shock and joy of the news of pregnancy have subsided a little, curiosity takes over. Parents certainly want to know who they will have - a girl or a boy. Signs, of course, cannot guarantee an accurate result. Nevertheless, they allow you to at least somehow satisfy curiosity before performing an ultrasound. And sometimes, if the child’s position does not allow the gender to be seen, this is the only way out.

External signs that a boy will be born

Appearance expectant mother is considered one of the main indicators of who will be born: a girl or a boy. Signs indicating that the fetus is male are as follows:

• a neat and small belly, which is not visible from the back (it does not spread out to the sides, but rather protrudes forward);
• right breast much larger than the left;
• the stomach has an elongated, cone-shaped shape;
• light nipple areolas;
• dry skin prone to peeling;
• clumsy, heavy gait;
• the hair on the head grows quickly, becoming thick and shiny;
• a lot of unwanted hair has appeared on the body (associated with the production of male sex hormones);
• the figure remains almost as slim as before pregnancy;
• breast size has remained virtually unchanged;
• The tip of the nose and cheekbones became sharper.

External signs that a girl will be born

If a child does not want to show his gender, by the way the expectant mother’s appearance changes, you can determine whether the baby will be a girl or a boy. The signs of a female child are as follows:

• as the belly grows, the waist disappears and unattractive sides appear;
• the left breast is much larger than the right;
• the tummy has a regular rounded shape;
• dark nipple areolas;
• stretch marks appeared in the abdomen and chest area;
• soft and fresh skin;
• easy gait and graceful movements;
• the appearance of pigmentation on the skin;
• the breasts have become several sizes larger;
• main share excess weight falls on the thighs and buttocks;
• the hair on the head has become dull and is falling out a lot;
• facial features became less clear.

What do the Japanese say?

The Japanese believe in the magic of numbers. They believe that the sex of the baby is influenced by the birth dates of the parents, as well as the time of conception. If you're wondering how to find out if it's a boy or a girl, use Japanese method, which involves the use of two tables.

	GRM
MRM		Jan.	Feb.	Mar.	Apr.	May	Jun.	Jul.	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	But I.	Dec.
	Jan.	1	10	7	4	1	10	7	4	1	10	7	4
	Feb.	5	2	11	8	5	2	11	8	5	2	11	8
	Mar.	9	6	3	12	9	6	3	12	9	6	3	12
	Apr.	1	10	7	4	1	10	7	4	1	10	7	4
	May	5	2	11	8	5	2	11	8	5	2	11	8
	Jun.	9	6	3	12	9	6	3	12	9	6	3	12
	Jul.	1	10	7	4	1	10	7	4	1	10	7	4
	Aug.	5	2	11	8	5	2	11	8	5	2	11	8
	Sep.	9	6	3	12	9	6	3	12	9	6	3	12
	Oct.	1	10	7	4	1	10	7	4	1	10	7	4
	But I.	5	2	11	8	5	2	11	8	5	2	11	8
	Dec.	9	6	3	12	9	6	3	12	9	6	3	12

Chinese calendar

The Chinese are also fans of numerology, but they approach this issue somewhat differently. They have developed their own conception calendar. You can calculate whether you are having a boy or a girl based on the age of the mother, as well as the month of conception. It is enough to find a cell at the intersection of these indicators to find out the expected gender of the baby.

It is worth noting that any conception calendar is based on statistical data rather than on a scientific basis. Of course, you can calculate whether you will have a boy or a girl. But it is important to understand that the gender of the child does not depend on the calendar date, but on your biological rhythms, hormonal levels, sperm quality, genetic predisposition and many other factors.

How can you tell who will be a boy or a girl based on how they feel?

The physical condition of a pregnant woman is usually accompanied by attacks of malaise and weakness, as well as sudden bursts of energy. Despite the fact that this is a normal physiological process, women manage to determine by it who will be a girl or a boy. The signs are as follows:

• women pregnant with boys report frequent headaches, but this is not observed in the case of female embryos;
• if observed severe toxicosis, most likely, you should expect a girl;
• severe dizziness, even loss of consciousness, can be considered a signal that you are pregnant with a boy;
• if the expectant mother’s feet begin to freeze, expect a boy, and if they become unusually hot, expect a girl;
• Most women pregnant with boys experience severe swelling in their legs;
• if you constantly feel hot, most likely the embryo is female, and if you suffer from chills, it is male.

Mood and behavior

The behavior, habits and mood of the expectant mother are quite common signs. Boy or girl? During pregnancy, you can be guided by the following signs:

• emotional balance and peace of mind indicate that the embryo is male, and nervousness and anxiety are characteristic of mothers of girls;
• nervousness and irritability are typical for women pregnant with girls;
• if it is more comfortable for the expectant mother to sleep on the right side, perhaps she is expecting a girl, and if on the left, she is expecting a boy;
• future mothers of boys are happy to talk about their situation and show their bellies, and women pregnant with girls try in every possible way to hide their situation;
• mothers of girls usually want sweets and citrus fruits, and women expecting boys prefer pickles;
• Mothers of boys usually note increased libido during pregnancy, and women who are expecting girls do not feel sexual desire.

Embryo behavior

Those who are already preparing or are just planning to become a mother are interested in numerous signs of pregnant women. You can try to determine whether it is a boy or a girl by paying attention to the behavior of the embryo in the womb. The most common statements are:

• if the baby pushes in the lower abdomen, you should expect a boy, and if in the upper abdomen, a girl;
• girls usually behave calmly in the womb, but boys constantly move and push;
• if in the early stages the heart rate exceeds 140 beats per minute, most likely a girl will be born, since, according to statistics, this figure is lower in boys;
• if you feel the baby’s first movements on the right, it’s a boy, and girls make themselves felt in the right area.

Boy or girl: signs, ancient beliefs

Hundreds and thousands of years ago, when there was no ultrasound procedure, women were able to accurately determine the sex of the baby. It is worth paying attention to the following signs:

• TO wedding ring tie a string and then hang it over the stomach. If it starts to swing from side to side, you should expect a boy, and if it moves in a circle, most likely there will be a girl.
• If young children show interest in your rounded belly, it will be a girl, and if they are indifferent to changes in your figure, it will be a boy.
• A pregnant woman should eat a clove of garlic or a small onion. If after some time the skin develops a specific odor, it is most likely that she is pregnant with a boy.
• Another proven method is to ask the woman to stretch her arms forward. Mothers of girls usually do this with their palms facing up.
• Place a figured key on the table and invite the girl to take it. If she grabs the round part, it means it will be a boy. If a woman takes the key by the oblong part, it will be a girl.
• If the baby's father gains weight, it will be a boy. For fathers of girls, as a rule, the figure does not change.
• If there was another child in the family, they paid attention to his first word. If he said "mom" next baby, will probably be female, and if “dad”, male.
• If a pregnant woman eats bread crusts, it means she will give birth to a boy. Mothers of girls prefer to eat crumbs.

How to plan the sex of a child?

In all spheres of human life there are folk signs. Boy or girl? During pregnancy, this will not be a surprise to you if you plan the gender of the baby in advance. Of course, you cannot count on absolute accuracy. However, when dreaming of a son or daughter, parents can take into account the following:

• It is believed that gender may depend on the day of the week. So, in women's days(Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) there is a high probability of becoming pregnant with a girl, and on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - with a boy.
• If you dream of a girl, it is recommended to practice abstinence for 1-2 weeks. At this time, you should throw yourself into work, household chores, sports and try not to even think about intimacy.
• The gender of the unborn child can be affected by diet. So, if you are planning to become pregnant with a boy, you should eat potatoes, beans, and fruits. contributes to a vegetable menu, supplemented with plenty of nuts.
• You may need to rearrange your bedroom. So, if you want a girl, the head of the bed should be directed to the south, and if you want a boy, to the north.
• Sexual contact before ovulation contributes to the conception of a girl. The embryo is more likely to be male if contact occurs during and after it.
• It is believed that the sex of the child is largely determined by the activity of one or another partner during contact. So, if you want a boy, a man should take the initiative, and if you want a girl, a woman should be more passionate.

Conclusion

Based on centuries-old observations, a wide variety of folk signs have been formed. On early Whether a boy or a girl will be born, one can only guess. Even a complete match for a number of characteristics does not fully guarantee that the result will be confirmed during an ultrasound. Nevertheless, it is quite interesting to try to predict what gender of child you will have. In many countries, it is customary for the whole family to do this, giving this process the meaning of a ritual or even a holiday.

When a woman finds out that she will soon become a mother, first of all she wants to know who will be born to her. Modern medicine has made great strides forward, but it is still extremely difficult to find out at an early stage whether it will be a boy or a girl without harm. Although if you delve deeper into history, it turns out that our ancestors could find out the gender of the unborn baby without additional devices.

Own feelings and external signs

With the advent, determining the gender of the future heir has become simple and safe. But it is known that an ultrasound examination can reveal gender only after the 20th week.

But what about all the impatient mothers? Among the people, there are a number of signs and signs that can be used to determine what gender the child is expected to be.

Did you know? Why is it forbidden to spend earlier - weeks? It’s just that at this time this procedure is absolutely meaningless. In the early stages, the sound from the device passes through bladder. It will take time for it to fill with the required amount of liquid and be able to conduct sound waves on its own.

First sensations of pregnancy

Nausea both in the morning and throughout the day. General condition is not good. For women expecting “princes,” toxicosis, especially morning toxicosis, appears much less frequently and is mild.

If, based on the previous signs, it is difficult for the expectant mother to determine who she will have, a boy or a girl, then we will tell you how to find out by appearance gender of the unborn child. When a female toddler is expected to appear, the belly becomes rounded and blunt-ended.

Its outlines smoothly flow from the outlines of the mother’s figure. A woman’s waist ceases to stand out, and the fact that she is in position is noticeable even from the back.

This determination of the baby’s sex can hardly be called accurate. But many experts, having conducted a series of studies, claim that girls begin to move later than boys and notify about their presence with a push in the left side of the abdomen. The boys “attack” from the right side.

Leading party

When young parents are trying to figure out how to find out whether they are having a boy or a girl, they may be advised to watch how the expectant mother performs the actions that are familiar to her.

If a woman, without hesitation, takes the object she needs with her left hand, leans on it, rising from the floor, starts moving with her left leg, stepping up the stairs, sleeps on her left side, then a girl is expected to appear. Mothers who carry a boy under their hearts will do everything with right hand and legs.

What the Science Says: Differences on Ultrasound

Starting from the 20–24th week of pregnancy, you can more accurately find out who will be a boy or a girl using the device. The doctor will tell you how to determine this.

Experienced ultrasound specialists can determine the sex of the child starting from the 11th week. This is a rather complicated and painstaking procedure.

Boy

So, if there is a male embryo in the woman’s stomach, then a characteristic protrusion appears in the genital area. There is a noticeable linear formation in the area of ​​the protrusion, from which the male genital organ itself should be formed.

If we can analyze the angle between the fetal body and the protrusion, it will be greater than 30°. Also, male embryos have a faster heartbeat than female embryos.

Girl

For women, a heart rate of more than 140 beats per minute is typical. On an ultrasound in the genital area, based on the outline of the protrusion, the doctor can draw 4 parallel lines. They will separate the future labia minora and labia majora.

If this is difficult to do, then the doctor analyzes the angle between the torso of the unborn baby and the protrusion. When it is less than 30° or it is clear that the protrusion is almost parallel to the body, then with a probability of 98% it can be said that a girl will be born.

Important! The longer the pregnancy, the lower the likelihood of mistakenly identifying the sex of the child during an ultrasound examination. As the period increases, it practically comes down to zero, or more precisely, to 2–3%.

The course of each woman is individual, and there may be large discrepancies in the symptoms. Therefore, only an ultrasound specialist can say with 98% accuracy who will be born. And then, only if the baby wants to reveal this secret and turns in the right direction.

Useful table: “Boy or girl»

It is possible to find out the sex of the unborn child using an ultrasound no earlier than 20 weeks. But I can’t wait to find out who will be born boy or girl, early...

There are a number of methods, tables and folk signs for determining the future gender of the baby.

1. In this table, the sex of the unborn child can be determined by looking at the intersection of the month of conception and the age of the expectant mother.

Example: Pregnancy began in May. The woman is 25 years old. There is a high probability of a girl being born.

2. You can determine who will be born a boy or a girl using a technique that came to us from ancient China.

in Table No. 1 find the number at the intersection of the month of birth of a man and a woman.

in Table No. 2 We select the row under the number obtained from table No. 1. In this row we find the month of conception of the baby. The "boy" "girl" scale indicates the probability of being born of one or the other sex. The more divisions, the more likely.

Example: The man was born in March, the woman in June. At the intersection in table No. 1 there is number 6. The month of conception is April. In table No. 2 in the 6th row opposite the month of April, we see that the probability of having a girl and a boy is equal. That is, 50% to 50%.

3. Tables for determining the sex of a child by the “age” of blood.

This technique is based on the assumption that the blood of women and men is regularly renewed. In women, this happens once every 4 years. In men, blood is renewed once every 3 years. Having found out the “blood age” of the parents, they compare it with each other. Add the number of months that have passed from last day birth of the parent before the month of conception. The gender of the parent whose blood turns out to be younger and is passed on to the baby.

In the first table we find the blood renewal coefficients of the father and mother, opposite the age.

In the second table you need to find the number at the intersection of the month of birth of the parent and the month of conception of the child.

Now for each parent we add up the resulting 2 numbers (from tables 1 and 2). Whoever has the lower number (“younger blood”) is most likely to have a child of that gender.

Example: Mom is 29 years old, dad is 30 years old. Mom was born in June, dad in March. According to the results of the first table, mom = 1, dad = 0. According to the results of the second table, mom = 10, dad = 1. Based on the results of both tables, mom (1+10 = 11), dad (0+1 = 1). “Dad's blood is younger” - a boy will be born.

4. Folk signs for determining the sex of the unborn child.

In most cases, expectant mothers do not care about the gender of the baby, but sometimes parents want a boy or a girl. Is it possible to choose the gender in advance?

Exists 5 ways to plan your baby's gender.

1 . Diet. This is the most common method. To conceive a boy, it is recommended to eat foods rich in potassium and sodium, and to conceive a girl - calcium and magnesium. Therefore, in the first case, eat fish, meat, mushrooms and potatoes, legumes, chicken protein, apricots and peaches, prunes, rice and semolina porridge. In the second case, give preference to eggs, eggplants and beets, carrots and cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers, honey, peanuts and hazelnuts.

You need to follow a diet from the beginning menstrual cycle until the moment of expected conception. And for both women and men. After conception, you can and should eat whatever you want. This method has not received a strict scientific justification, but the success rate of its use is 82%.

2 . Calculation by ovulation date. It is believed that if sexual intercourse occurs less than a day before ovulation, then most likely a boy will be born. If intercourse occurred much earlier or a few days after ovulation, then the likelihood of a girl is greater. This is because the Y chromosomes can only reach the egg for a short period of time before ovulation. IN otherwise, they die, and only the X chromosomes remain. The disadvantage of this method is that it is not always possible to calculate exact dates ovulation.

3. Frequency of sexual intercourse. This method is based on the fact that X chromosomes are more mobile than Y chromosomes, but the former have a shorter lifespan. It follows that with frequent sexual intercourse there is a high probability of conceiving a boy, and with rare intercourse - a girl. The effectiveness of the method is 70-80%.

4 . Choosing a position during sexual intercourse. There is an opinion that the “man from behind” position is good for conceiving a boy, and the “man on top” position for conceiving a girl. This method is not justified; it cannot be explained in any way.

5 . Even - odd years of a woman. Unconventional doctor Elena Shavrina revealed the dependence of the sex of the child on the age of the expectant mother. In even-numbered years of a woman's life, it is more likely to conceive a girl in February, April, June and August, October, December; in odd-numbered years, respectively, in January, March and May, July, September and November. The appearance of the boy is the opposite.

These are the main ways to plan the sex of a child. If you search well, you can find others. But it is worth remembering that no method gives 100% results, it will be as nature intended. In any case, the birth of a child is always happiness, regardless of its gender.

BabyKlad website.

This phrase tops the hit parade of questions that every self-respecting person will definitely ask their pregnant interlocutor. Then, with the air of an artist, he will step back a couple of steps, look at her stomach, weigh the pros and cons, and give his conclusion. From the popular: if the belly is not visible from the back - a guy, if it blurs on the sides - a girl. To check whether the popular experts are right, we asked mothers of children of different sexes to compare their feelings.

Top 10 folk signs:

1. The girl “takes away” her mother’s beauty.

2. With a boy, he craves meat and salty foods; with girls, serve cakes and ice cream.

3. For the future mother of a girl, the waist disappears, the stomach spreads out on the sides, for mothers of boys, the stomach is sharp and almost invisible from the back.

4. Nausea in the first trimester - girl, late toxicosis or lack thereof - a boy.

5. In girls, the heart rate is more than 140 beats per minute.

6. If the right breast is larger than the left, you will have a boy.

7. You sleep on your right side and head to the north - there will be a princess, with a boy it will be the other way around.

8. Women who are expecting a boy have faster hair growth. Everywhere.

9. Feet are cold - wait for the girl.

10. If a child moves frequently and actively, he is definitely a guy.

There are a lot of them, and sometimes they are absurdly funny. For example, a popular hit: if the mother was more active than the father during conception, then there will be a boy. Where can I read about the activity scale? Or how about this: if you eat garlic and you don’t smell, will you have a girl? Or: if dad is bald, will it be a boy? Finally, boys are waiting for all the dads who love loose family pants!

” Many signs are debunked from a medical point of view. The shape of the abdomen is influenced by a whole list of factors: the position of the fetus, the condition of the abdominal wall, muscle tone, the type of pregnancy and, most importantly, the mother’s physique. And the gender of the child has nothing to do with it!

A psychologist shared her thoughts on this topic:

The topic of the child’s gender has always been exciting, largely because until the moment of birth there was no way to get an exact answer as to who would be born. This information has become more or less available only in the last 2-3 decades. Therefore, people observed, compared and drew conclusions. Everyone wanted certainty: whether there would be a new worker in the family or whether a dowry would need to be prepared. Of course, with one hundred percent probability of predicting gender by external signs it was impossible. But if the midwives examined the woman in labor, they pronounced a verdict that it would be a boy: the belly was elongated, did not swell, she had not lost the color on her cheeks, she had gained a little weight, and a daughter was born... What could this mean in a remote village 200-300 years ago? Otherwise the devil intervened, with all the ensuing consequences.

And even now, when it is already possible to know the answer in advance, all these superstitions do more harm than good. For example, a family really wants a boy or a girl. They try to follow signs, make additional efforts, for example, choosing certain positions that are optimal for conceiving a child of the required gender, or trying to choose “lucky” dates. In this case, there is a high probability that the pregnant woman will worry more than she otherwise would. But this will not be connected at all with the gender of the child she is carrying, but with personal prejudices that become actualized during pregnancy.

, mother of Roma and Anisya

There were no significant differences. Well it wasn't! The toxicosis is the same, they kicked the same, the stomach is the same - with a girl it’s even more “boyish” in appearance than with a boy. Now I don't believe in omens. I wore both for 41 weeks and did not experience any problems. Only the feeling of happiness is the same. The only difference is that with Roma I constantly wanted sushi, and with Anisya I always wanted sweets.

, mother of Masha and Lenya

Have you also heard about “a belly like a cucumber or an apple”, about the fact that a pregnant girl wants strawberries, and a pregnant boy wants meat? I’m telling you exactly, from a physiological point of view, everything is the same: you are a steamboat, you always want to kill at the same time and on your hands, from time to time you want to breathe at the exhaust pipe of a car and eat lime, washed down with brut champagne. There is no “boys’ mothers look attractive, but girls take away all the beauty from their mothers”, you think! All pregnant women look the same! Of course, equally wonderful.

The beauty myth is sometimes explained by the fact that a girl needs more female hormones, and the pregnant woman stops getting enough of them. Appear dark spots, swelling and other “delights”. But you can become “ugly” by simply stopping taking care of yourself. If you have the strength to care, then pregnancy is our assistant. Expectant mothers take vitamins and calcium, getting more useful substances, than usual. Therefore, your hair shines, your face becomes flushed, your nails become stronger, and your skin glows. And what does the gender of the child have to do with it?

, mother of Alexandra and Ivan

Both pregnancies were completely different: the first with my daughter was easy, I glowed and flew as if on wings, but my facial features completely changed, my nose increased three times in size, I was generally a different person. Well, I gained 25 kg. The second pregnancy, with my son, although very long-awaited and desired, was very difficult for me. Something was constantly hurting, there was some stupid feeling of anxiety. I really wanted it to end quickly. Outwardly, although I gained the same 25 kg, I didn’t change much. The nose remained in the same place, and the stomach “moved” forward. With my daughter, it was three times larger and seemed to blur on the sides. And one more thing: during my first pregnancy I didn’t even know what toxicosis was, it was even a little offensive. But I fully felt all its charms the second time.

Sometimes doctors suggest that mothers of boys are more susceptible to toxicosis, since a woman’s body more easily adapts to pregnancy with a child of the same sex. But life shows that scenarios can be very different.

, mother of Varya and Styopa

We spent our first pregnancy at a sushi restaurant. I didn't want to do it a second time. Perhaps because I just didn’t want to. I wasn’t craving salty food both times, but I devoured kilograms of fresh tomatoes. Speaking of kilograms. With the girl, I gained weight from the first days and gradually gained my weight. The second time I gained weight from week 20, but the main reason was a sore throat at the beginning of the period, when I lost weight. But overall, by the end of the term the score was the same. Perhaps that’s why (or maybe the folk superstition was at work here - a girl takes away her mother’s beauty) I looked more attractive with my son. Well, at least until 25 weeks. It’s a dubious compliment when, looking at you, they exclaim: you’re expecting a girl, apparently?

The shape of the belly is also very interesting. For the first time, everyone around me was talking about a “boy” belly. And they didn’t care about the ultrasound results. They were ready to bet that a boy would be born in the end. Once a man I didn’t know assured me that I would give birth to a hero. The second time it turned out that my stomach was more “boyish”, and now for sure. Both times I was expecting a girl.

, mother of Max and Aliska

There were differences. With my son there was an increase of 10-11 kg. The stomach was sharp, it was not visible from the back. My daughter and I have gained 19 kg, and the growth has begun in the sides. The belly was much larger and rounder. Strangers also said during my second pregnancy that I had noticeably looked worse, and even before the ultrasound they believed that I would 100% have a girl.

Today we don’t have to guess about the baby’s gender using coffee grounds. We have ultrasound machines, although even they do not always guarantee a 100% result. The most accurate method for determining the sex of an unborn child is an expensive DNA test. And it all depends on which sperm turned out to be faster: the carrier of the X or Y chromosome, and not on the bald head of the future dad and his family panties.

Photo by Victoria Sakharova

A child radically changes the lives of two young people. Each of us, even in our youth, thinks about who he would like more: a boy or a girl. When it comes to a real pregnancy, future parents are not ready to wait all 9 months; from the discovery of the two treasured lines on the test, they are tormented by the question of the gender of the long-awaited child. So how do you know who will be a boy or a girl? Are there modern methods that allow you to obtain reliable information immediately after conception?

How realistic is it to determine gender in advance?

The possibilities of modern medicine are truly endless. Today, it is quite possible to determine the sex of a child even after a short period from the moment of conception using ultrasound. Doctors promise high accuracy of results, but this method is not always appropriate, because ultrasound is a rather complex examination. The embryo may turn its back during examination, preventing the specialist and the expectant mother from seeing it. At an early stage, that is, 13-15 weeks, it is basically difficult to see anything; the genitals at this stage of fetal development are not fully formed. After the first ultrasound, some parents begin to stock up on things according to the baby’s gender, and in the second semester, doctors may admit their mistake.

The third trimester is the ideal period for accurately determining the baby’s gender. During this time, the fetus will grow and its genital organs will be fully formed.

Methods for determining gender

- sure sign pregnancy, which affects almost all expectant mothers. Some of them, sincerely believing in folk signs, manage to determine the gender of the unborn child based on this sign. Some are confident that it can also tell a lot of information about him. How true are these assumptions? How to find out who will be a boy or a girl without an ultrasound?