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Folk boy or girl. Pregnancy with a boy: features, folk signs

You can find out for sure whether a boy or a girl will be born only after birth. Currently, there are a lot of methods that make it possible to reveal the secret with a high probability, but they all require visiting a doctor or taking tests. Many women are interested in the question: are there alternative proven ways to find out the gender of their unborn child? It is worth saying that in times of lack of modern medical equipment, women used other methods, which are usually called folk, this includes beliefs, signs for pregnant women about the gender of the child, this is what will be discussed further.

Signs associated with food preferences

Friends and acquaintances of a pregnant woman often ask her whether her taste preferences have changed after pregnancy. Many people believe that depending on the gender of the child in the womb, the expectant mother will have clear preferences in food, that is, carrying a boy or a girl will have an impact on this.

So, if a woman begins to eat more sweets, including fruits, candies, chocolate, pastries and cakes, then most likely the princess in her tummy requires it. If you want more protein foods, more nutritious, that is, meat, eggs, cheese, sausage, then you are carrying a future man.

Baby's gender depending on sleep position

Depending on how you sleep, you can also quickly and easily find out and determine what gender the baby will be born. Pay attention to how you fall asleep, because it happens differently for each person. If after pregnancy you are used to turning to the south, then wait for the birth of your daughter. If it is more convenient to fall asleep on the north side, then a boy will be born.

However, this sign is not unambiguous, since not all people have a bed positioned in such a way that the head turns only to the north or south. The question arises of how to interpret the sleeping position of people who can choose only the western or eastern part of the bed to sleep, in which case it is not so easy to find out the gender of the unborn child and who will be born.

Appearance Features

The female body undergoes noticeable metamorphoses during pregnancy. In addition to gaining weight and growing belly, other more piquant details may appear. For example, if the hair on your legs begins to grow much faster than it did before, at the same time, fat deposits are located to a greater extent on your stomach, your urine changes its color to light, all this indicates that you are carrying a son under your heart. These signs for pregnant women on the sex of the baby have been used for many years.

If the changes suggest more positive aspects, that is, your appearance has become more attractive, your hair has become shiny, your nails are growing well, your breasts have increased significantly, and the hair on your legs is not growing so quickly - wait for the birth of your daughter.

Although there is another, radically opposite opinion that if she is pregnant with a girl, a woman will lose beauty, since she has to share her beauty with her daughter. While positive changes in appearance, on the contrary, will be a sign that you are carrying a daughter.

In addition, be sure to listen to your feelings, and specifically to what your feet are like in the morning. If your feet are cold after waking up, expect a boy; otherwise, if your feet are warm, expect a girl.

Determining the gender of the baby by the wedding ring

There is an ancient method of determining the sex of a child, which was used by our grandmothers and even great-grandmothers; it usually works best on Easter or Trinity. To carry it out, you will need your wedding ring, this is one of the popular signs for pregnant women of the baby’s gender.. Remove it from your finger and hold it directly in front of your stomach, now you should watch how it rotates.

The movements of the ring resemble a circle - this will indicate the imminent birth of a boy. If the ring on the string moves like a pendulum, after nine months of pregnancy a girl will be born.

Signs associated with the shape of the abdomen

There are signs about the sex of a child during pregnancy related to the shape of a woman’s abdomen. When your belly has a neat shape, it is more pronounced in front than in the side - you will have a boy, if your belly has a more puffy shape - you will have a girl. The following folk signs during pregnancy associated with the belly - a low-growing belly - will be a boy, a high-growing belly - a girl.

If the pushing movements in the abdomen are felt more in the lower abdomen, then the future karateka, that is, the boy, is growing. If the child behaves more calmly, then wait for the princess to appear.

Separately, it is worth mentioning that the type of weight gain during pregnancy can also tell about the sex of the unborn baby. The heavier a woman becomes, the higher the chance of having a boy.

The last folk sign based on the shape of the stomach is which side the stomach sticks out more. If it’s the right side, expect a son, if it’s the right, expect a daughter.

Depending on how the mother is feeling

It is no secret that a woman’s well-being changes after pregnancy, and the pregnant woman’s feelings also change throughout the entire 9 months. The more severe the symptoms of toxicosis, the higher the likelihood of giving birth to a boy.

If you often suffer from headaches during pregnancy, most likely this is the boy developing in the womb. If in the first trimester, that is, in the first weeks, a woman feels weak and even sometimes loses consciousness, this is a sign indicating the birth of a girl.

Pay attention to which feeling is more typical for you in the first weeks of pregnancy - a feeling of heat or chills, if your option is the first, it will be a girl, if the second is a boy.

Condition of hair and skin

It's no secret that pregnancy has a huge impact on the condition of the expectant mother's body. As the belly grows, a woman often suffers from stretch marks. Pay attention to their number; if there are many of them, there will be a girl, otherwise there will be a son. If you notice the appearance of dark spots on your hair and skin, wait for an heiress; if there is no hyperpigmentation, wait for an heir. The presence or absence of a fluff at the bottom of the navel can tell about the sex of the unborn baby. If there is one, then there is a baby living inside the belly.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the condition of the skin. When, after pregnancy, the skin of the hands and face begins to dry out more, it will be a boy, but if the skin, on the contrary, has become more well-groomed, it will be a girl. Pay attention to the condition of your hair. If your hair looks well-groomed, thick and healthy, you are carrying a daughter.

Women's breasts increase during pregnancy, but growth will occur in different ways, largely depending on the gender of the unborn child. If you notice a significant difference in your bra size, be sure that you are carrying a son.

Changes in behavior

The behavior and worldview of a pregnant woman changes; this happens to absolutely every woman, especially in the early stages. If you try to analyze these changes, you may be able to answer the question of who will be born, a boy or a girl. If you have become more clumsy, you have begun to notice clumsiness in yourself already in the early stages - wait for your son. When, on the contrary, pregnancy gives you lightness and grace in every movement, there will be a girl.

It is worth paying attention to the prevailing mood. If you have become more restless and nervous, it is the fault of hormones that increase due to bearing a boy. If, on the contrary, you feel harmony and calm, be sure that a daughter will be born.

If you are happy to show others your belly, and do not hide it under long sweaters and robes, this is usually a manifestation of a boy. If you want to hide your situation by hiding your growing belly under loose clothing, this is a girl.

Other signs and beliefs

In addition to all the above signs, there are others:

After eating garlic, smell your skin. If there is a characteristic smell, expect a daughter; if there is no smell, expect a son, although this may indicate a twin pregnancy;
Stretch your arms forward and look where your palms are, if they are at the top, an heir will be born, if at the bottom, an heiress;
What part of bread do you like? If it is a pulp, you will be the mother of a daughter, if it is a crust, you will be a mother of a son;
How do you pick up the keys from the table? If your fingers grab the groove, it will be a boy, if you are used to grasping the round side of the key, it will be a girl;
To determine the sex of your unborn baby, you also need to pay attention to whether your spouse is gaining excess weight. If he grows in size with you, you will become happy parents of a boy; if his weight remains unchanged, expect a daughter;
If an ultrasound fails to determine the sex of the unborn baby, that is, he successfully dodges the sensor, most likely a shy girl will be born.

Article on the topic: "how to determine during pregnancy who will be a boy or a girl. signs and symptoms?" from professionals.

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

The appearance of the 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);
the right breast is 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;
the bulk of excess weight falls on the hips 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 the Japanese method, which involves using 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 sex 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 severe toxicosis is observed, most likely a girl should be expected;
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:

A string is tied to the wedding ring and then hung over the stomach. If it starts to swing around, you should expect a boy, and if it moves in a circle, most likely it 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,” the next baby will probably be female, and if he said “dad,” it will be 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 gender of a child?

Folk signs take place in all spheres of human life. Boy or girl? During pregnancy, this will not come as a surprise to you if you plan the sex 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, on 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. A vegetable menu, supplemented with a large number of nuts, contributes to the conception of a girl.
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 intercourse 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. In the early stages, 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.

While everyone is collecting one at a time and clarifying its authenticity, I have collected everything, in my opinion, that I could find at all. And you know what?! 50-50!!! =) Both times! More precisely, for the first time, there should have been a boy, 52% to 48% - however, the girl came out %)

HUGE REQUEST: if you have nothing to say other than “what nonsense”, “it’s all bullshit”, “nonsense”, etc. – Please, pass by, don’t waste your time and don’t fill up my email with these most valuable comments, I myself know that “this is nonsense,” and the post was created for informational purposes only. entertaining purposes 😉 I don’t force anyone to believe, count or be convinced, everything is voluntary and solely to lift your spirits.

Almost scientific, tabular, computing

1. Japanese table: in the first part we look for the number at the intersection of the birth months of mom and dad.

In the second - the intersection of the “secret number” with the month of conception.

There is an even more “relative” version, here by crosses: whoever has more is more likely to do so, one at a time - “well, as it turns out!” =)))

2. Chinese table. Mother's age at conception and month of conception. There is a version that both the Japanese and the Chinese had in mind the “lunar” months, but you can’t guess how to count correctly...

3. Update blood: in men, blood is renewed every 4 years, in women - every 3 years (of course, faster, thanks to monthly blood loss). We believe that whose blood is newest at the time of conception will “pass on” his gender to the heir. In case of major operations, blood loss, transfusions, donation and the presence of childbirth, the age of the blood is calculated from these events, and not from birth.

4. By group blood:

with the same rhesus. And completely the opposite for different ones.

5. By formula:49 – father’s age +1 + mother’s age +3 = ?

If the number is even, it is a boy, if the number is odd, it is a girl. The numbers in the original had some meaning/interpretation, but alas, over the course of several years I lost the source, so I’ll leave it this way—maybe when I find it, I’ll add why 49 and why “plus three.”

6. Numerological table Pythagoras. According to the table, all the letters of the first and last names are added up separately for the father and separately for the mother (the maiden name is taken).

All the letters in the name of the month of conception are also added up (o+k+t+ya+b+p+b=7+3+2+6+2+9+3=32). The sum of all three values (mother, father, month) is divided by 7. If the integer part of the result is odd - a boy, even - a girl.

7. If year conception And age mothers at the time of conception, both numbers are even or odd - there will be a girl, if they are different in parity - it will be a boy

8. If frequency heartbeat the fetus at 12-14 weeks is more than 140 beats/min, then most likely it is a girl; smaller - boy

9. If first stirring the expectant mother felt on the right - a boy will be born, on the left - a girl

10. If a child moves actively and always a boy; calm child - girl

External view, habits, etc.

Stomach And weight:

11. The belly is neat and protrudes forward, the waist is preserved from the back - a boy, round, spreading to the sides, visible from the back - a girl.

12. The belly grows low - a boy, high - a girl.

13. If a child pushes in the lower abdomen and hits the bladder more often, it will be a boy; if it pushes at the top and hits the liver, it will be a girl.

14. If the main weight gain occurs on the woman’s stomach, then a boy will be born; if the thighs and buttocks also get fat, it will be a girl

15. A woman pregnant with a girl often gains more weight than normal; with a boy, there is less body fat.

16. If the belly sticks out more on the right side, there will be a boy, if on the left, there will be a girl.

17. Angelo Gagnocci (Italy, Modena) found that a woman weighing less than 54 kg per 100 girls gives birth to 98 boys, with a weight of more than 54 kg the ratio is 100:110. Those. with a pre-pregnancy weight of more than 54 kg, the likelihood of conceiving a boy is slightly higher.

Well-being:

18. The stronger the toxicosis, the more likely it is a girl - Western version. Boys are “foreign” organisms, with them toxicosis is stronger, therefore - Russian theory.

19. If a pregnant woman has headaches, it will be a boy, if not, it will be a girl.

20. If a pregnant woman is prone to fainting and periodically loses consciousness, she is expecting a boy; if he doesn't lose his feelings - a girl

21. If a pregnant woman experiences bouts of chills, she is expecting a girl; if it is hot, she is expecting a boy.

22. If a pregnant woman’s legs become hotter than before pregnancy, it will be a girl; if they are cold or have not changed, it will be a boy.

23. Swelling on the legs of a pregnant woman promises the birth of a boy; if they are absent, there will be a girl.

Leather, hair:

24. If the “vegetation” on the legs has become more abundant and is growing faster than usual - there will be a man, if nothing has changed - a girl

25. A lot of stretch marks means a girl, few or none means a boy.

26. The appearance of spots and dark stripes on a pregnant woman’s skin indicates that she is carrying a girl; absence of hyperpigmentation – boy

27. If thick fluff begins to grow on the belly, it will be a boy; if there is no increased fluffiness of the belly, it will be a girl.

28. She looks prettier, her face shines, her eyes glow, etc. – a boy, has become ugly, acquired acne, puffiness of the face, etc. – the girl “stole” her beauty.

29. Dry hand skin – boy, soft and tender – girl

30. A fluffy and shiny mane on the head indicates the imminent birth of a girl, dull hair portends the birth of a boy.

Breast:

31. A significant increase in breast size is a girl, a subtle change in size is a boy.

32. If the right breast is larger than the left - a girl, the left breast is larger than the right - a boy.

33. If the nipple areolas are dark, there will be a girl, if they are light, there will be a boy.

Behavioral:

34. Clumsiness, angular movements, clumsiness - a boy, graceful movements, a flying gait and lightness - a girl.

35. Good mood, calmness - a boy, change of mood, whims, nerves - a girl.

36. If you prefer to sleep on your left side - a boy, on your right - a girl

37. If a pregnant woman happily shows off her belly and tells everyone about her “situation”, she is expecting a boy; if she hides her pregnancy for a long time, she is expecting a girl.

38. Increased libido during pregnancy indicates an abundance of testosterone, i.e. boy, lowered – about a girl

ABOUT food

39. Craving citrus? Girl. No, it's a boy.

40. Cravings for salty foods, marinades, etc. – boy, I want something sweet – girl.

Before conception :

41. If you sleep with your head to the north, there is a high probability of conceiving a boy, with your head to the south - a girl.

42. Diet for conceiving a boy: potatoes, mushrooms, lentils, cherries, bananas, apricots, oranges, peaches, dates. Diet for conceiving a girl: eggplants, beets, carrots, cucumbers, peas, peppers, onions, nuts

43. The best position for conceiving a boy is “doggy style”; for girls – “missionary”.

44. Men who are predisposed to baldness and who are bald are more likely to give birth to boys.

45. Sperm with a Y chromosome are faster, but X cells are more durable. Therefore, the likelihood of conceiving a boy is higher if sexual intercourse occurs during or after ovulation. Coitus before ovulation is more favorable to conceiving a girl.

Superstitions :

46. By name: for example, “research” by B. Higir. There are a lot of contradictions =) Thus, “Alexander is the father of July girls,” while “Alexandrov Sergeevichs often have sons.”

47. Hang engagement ring on a string above the belly. If it swings like a pendulum, back and forth - a boy, in a circle - a girl.

48. When meeting a boy of preschool (preferably toddler) age, he shows interest in his tummy - there is a girl there. Not interested - boy.

49. If after eating garlic there is a smell from the _skin_ - it’s a boy, if not - it’s a girl.

50. Show your hands at an unexpected request. They showed palms down for a boy, palms up for a girl.

51. Eating crusty bread and especially crusty bread is for boys, preference for crumbs is for girls.

52. Take the key from the table by the round part - towards the boy, by the beard and long part - towards the girl.

53. If the father of the unborn child gains weight during pregnancy, it is a boy; if he loses weight or does not respond, it is a girl.

Total. What happened both times for me:

8 – for heart rate, 19 – for headaches (well, for now, but the timing still allows you to change), 23 – for swelling, 24 – for hairy legs, 30 – for hair on the head, 31-33 – for breasts, 36 – pose during sleep, 37 – about the desire to tell the whole world =) 43 – pose. %)

After 46, I don’t even know how to take it into account - every day it even turns out differently)

Add-ons:

54. Intuition: the mother and father themselves must be sure, somewhere in the depths of their souls, who will be born to them.

55. Conception on a “male” day of the week - Mon, Tue, Thu - for a boy, on “female” days (Wed, Sat, Sun) - for a girl (thank you, Tatyana

56. If it is not possible to determine the gender of the child on an ultrasound, when the child has turned away from the device, then the girl, she seems to be shy, the boy is shown in all his glory (thank you, Tatyana

57. If the back hurts on the left, it will be a girl, if on the right, then it will be a boy (a sign from neurologist Yulia

58. Addition from Valerievna (http://www.babyblog.ru/user/lenta/sherakha):

If you want a girl, then a man should immerse himself in work, actively play sports and constantly think about earning money. A woman should try not to provoke her husband into intimate relationships and, in general, forget about sex for at least a week or two.

French researchers propose a method that is based on the molecular weight of sperm. The fact is that sperm carrying the Y chromosome are smaller, lighter and faster than those carrying the X chromosome. But they are more fragile and live less - about 24 hours in the most favorable alkaline environment. Based on the fact that the egg remains fertilized for an average of 36 hours, intercourse close to ovulation should apparently contribute to the birth of a boy, while the same intercourse 2 to 3 days before ovulation will make the birth of a girl more likely. The difficulty is to reliably calculate the date of ovulation. The same scientists found that the sex of the unborn child directly depends on the mother’s nutrition during the menstrual cycle, which precedes conception.

If a family dreams of a boy, they need to eat more potatoes, indulge in vegetables and exotic fruits, but forget about dairy products. And if parents want a girl, then do exactly the opposite. Carrots and cabbage are not contraindicated. After conception, a woman can eat whatever she wants and what is good for the baby’s health. As for the probability of having a child of the “planned” sex, out of a thousand observed women, eight hundred gave birth to exactly the one they wanted.

In Poland, a technique was also developed by which, with a high percentage of accuracy (87 percent), married couples could “plan” the gender of their unborn child. The method involves carefully counting the days of the menstrual cycle. If sexual intercourse occurs 11-12 days before the start of menstruation, a boy will be born. If in 13-14 days it’s a girl. Another most accessible method, which can most likely be attributed to folk wisdom, passed down from generation to generation, is following a special diet (for some reason called French) for a long period before conception. The first results of this method were promising (the average success rate was about 81.8).

A diet that promotes the conception of a girl.

Drinks: coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, calcium mineral waters (canned fruit juice, Coca-Cola, carbonated drinks are not recommended)

Meat: beef, veal, pork, lamb in limited quantities. (Not recommended: sausages, ham, corned beef, smoked meats, meatballs, roasts)

Dairy products: milk, cream cheese, cottage cheese. (Not recommended: all cheeses and ice cream).

Bread without salt, cookies without salt, homemade cakes without salt and without yeast. (Not recommended: regular bread, regular cookies, industrial confectionery products)

Vegetables: limited quantities of potatoes, eggplant, asparagus, beets, carrots, champignons, cucumbers, watercress, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, onions, boiled tomatoes. (crispy potatoes, canned vegetables, spinach, rhubarb, all types of cabbage, mushrooms, zucchini, raw tomatoes, dried vegetables, white beans, lentils are not recommended)

Dry fruits: unsalted almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts. (Not recommended: figs, raisins, dried apricots, dates, prunes, salted dried fruits)

Fresh fruits: apples, pears, strawberries, raspberries, pineapples, peaches, grapefruits, lemons, watermelon, mangoes, quinces, cherries. (Not recommended: plum, apricot, cherry, banana, orange, currant, melon)

Miscellaneous: sugar, honey, jam, jelly, fresh sour cream, eggs, aromatic herbs. (Not recommended: salt, yeast, soda, gherkins, olives, margarine, salted meat)

59. To conceive a boy, you need to put a knife/axe/whip under the pillow - something that “personifies” a man. To conceive a girl - a comb, a mirror, ribbons, etc. “girlish” attributes

60. Girls in the womb begin to move “earlier” than the average period: in the first pregnancy before the 18th week, in the second even earlier. Boys are more active after 20. (thanks, Rosa

61. From Irina (http://www.babyblog.ru/user/lenta/Kap1ro4ka) If the eldest child said the first word to mom (or woman), then the next child will be a girl, if the first word is dad (grandfather), then it will be a boy.

Calculate your probabilities =) Count one gender and divide by the total number of signs taken into account. How is it going? =)

And if you know any other signs, please share! =)

The girl takes away beauty
Strength of toxicosis and gender of the child
Hair growth
The belly is growing forward towards the boy!

When a woman finds out about pregnancy, one of the first questions that begins to torment her is who will be born - a boy or a girl? For some this is of greater importance, for others less, but to one degree or another every pregnant woman is concerned about this. And she will receive the final answer only when the baby is born. Despite the existence of modern ultrasound technology, which can determine the sex of the unborn child as early as the 16th week, such a verdict is often erroneous. And sometimes the child lies with his back to the device, and then the expectant mother remains in the dark until the birth.

It is completely logical that she has a question: are there any signs by which it is possible, without an ultrasound, to determine whether she is carrying a boy or a girl?

It turns out that there are many signs, signs and patterns that predict gender. Most of them arose a very long time ago - after all, in the time of our great-grandmothers, ultrasound did not exist, and the question of the sex of the unborn child interested them no less than you and I. Some signs “work” more effectively, others less, but every pregnant woman tries them on herself again and again, and after giving birth she shares with her friends whether it “got right” for her or not.

The girl takes away beauty

One of the most persistent beliefs sounds quite beautiful and convincing: “a girl takes away her mother’s beauty.” It is believed that if a woman turns ugly during pregnancy, then she will have a girl, and if, on the contrary, she blossoms, then she will have a boy.

However, there is a completely opposite opinion. Since mother and son have different sets of chromosomes and different hormonal levels, the mother’s body comes into conflict with the child’s body, and all this is reflected in the mother’s skin and appearance. And mother’s and daughter’s bodies get along much better.

During pregnancy, under the influence of hormones, a woman’s face sometimes changes quite a lot. The features become unclear, as if blurred. Pimples appear on the face and other parts of the body, the nose enlarges, the oval of the face becomes rounded, even a mustache appears... This scares many, but it should be remembered that after childbirth, the appearance very quickly returns to normal.

However, it happens that hormones have completely the opposite effect. The woman seems to “bloom”, minor cosmetic problems that may have tormented her before disappear, and her hair acquires an unusual shine and thickness.

Both phenomena are completely normal, as is the absence of any changes at all in the appearance of a pregnant woman. Experience shows that these changes have nothing to do with the gender of the unborn child. Mothers of both girls and boys often complain that they are “disfigured” during pregnancy. While other women, who also gave birth to children of both sexes, notice that they have never looked as beautiful as during these nine months.

In all likelihood, the reason here is a favorable or unfavorable hormonal balance, which affects the appearance of the expectant mother.

Strength of toxicosis and gender of the child

In the time of our grandmothers, it was believed that if at the beginning of pregnancy a woman feels very sick, it’s a girl, and with boys, supposedly, mothers do not suffer. Modern scientists have decided to confirm or refute this statement. Let me quote from the article “Boy or Girl? New Findings: “If a pregnant woman runs to the bathroom first thing in the morning, fighting off nausea, it means she's probably having a girl. These are the findings from the latest research from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.

Doctors processed information about more than a million newborns born from 1987 to 1995. In addition, the specialists observed about 5,900 women who, during the first trimester of pregnancy, consulted doctors with complaints of nausea and vomiting. 56% of these women subsequently gave birth to girls, and 44%, respectively, became mothers of boys.

Scientists suggest that morning sickness is a consequence of an increase in the level of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin. According to researchers, the level of this hormone in a woman’s blood increases if the fetus is female.”

The scientific data sounds convincing. However, look at the percentage! There is a slight advantage, but still the figures are as close as possible to equilibrium - 50% to 50%. It is unlikely that this pattern can be considered proven. And even more so, based on the presence of severe toxicosis, it is impossible to conclude that a pregnant woman is expecting a girl.

The cause of toxicosis has not yet been clarified. It may be caused by increased stress on the liver, weakening of the esophagus muscles, which causes less digestion, and stretching of the uterine muscles. Other doctors believe that the main reason is the hormonal changes occurring in the body.

It is interesting that in traditional societies such a phenomenon was unheard of, which indicates the share of the psychological component in the occurrence of toxicosis. This is also confirmed by the fact that toxicosis is successfully treated with hypnosis. According to some doctors, “unconscious psychological experiences of the expectant mother (fear, rejection of the child) can manifest themselves in the same physiological symptoms as toxicosis. For example, nausea (the most common manifestation of toxicosis) can be directly related to experiences of fear and disgust.”

Hair growth

Often expectant mothers complain about changes in their hairline. Some people suddenly develop mustaches, while others begin to grow hair on their stomachs or legs. For many, the light golden hairs on the back or chest darken and become thicker. As a rule, this phenomenon is considered a more or less sure sign of a future boy.

The reason for increased hair growth is not controversial among scientists. It is associated with an increase in the level of male sex hormones in the body of a pregnant woman. However, no matter how logical it is to assume that the level of male hormones increases due to a male fetus, this is not always true. Obviously, the reason is a change in the hormonal balance of the woman herself, and is not related to the gender of the unborn child.

The belly is growing forward towards the boy!

Fans of forecasts, when making their guesses, most often rely on the shape of the pregnant woman’s belly. This is one of the most common and “reliable” folk signs.

It consists of the following: if a woman has a “sharp”, “cucumber” belly, directed forward and her pregnancy is not visible from the back, then she will have a boy. If the belly is “girdling”, spherical, protruding on the sides too, then she should prepare for the appearance of a girl.

However, it should be noted that this sign does not always “work”. There are no exact statistics on this matter, and the reasons for this phenomenon are also not of interest to scientists. But according to the experience of many women who have given birth, errors in such “diagnosis” happen all the time.

Discussion

I don’t know, I didn’t feel sick at all, they said it was a daughter, but she gave birth to a boy, you won’t know until you give birth.

02/21/2018 12:39:38, Noza

I felt sick in the morning at the beginning, and then the nausea subsided, then I started feeling sick again but didn’t throw up, I wonder if I’m having a boy or a girl, I feel like I’m having a boy

12/29/2017 21:57:56, Zeynap

I have severe toxicosis. And in general, all the signs and sensations are like a girl. I’m 109% sure my daughter will

02/19/2017 23:53:34, Dianislava

1st pregnancy I felt terribly sick, stomach was almost invisible, daughter 3.210
2nd take. I felt sick, my stomach was like a cucumber stand, daughter 2.930
3rd pregnancy, there was no nausea, I felt feverish and there was pigmentation in the summer (mustache) now less, belly I can’t say 24 weeks. 1 ultrasound boy, 2 ultrasound boy, 3 ultrasound girl (ultrasound specialist is strange) waiting for 4th))))

10/15/2016 17:06:08, Victoria277

The problem of the QUALITY of the unborn child is SOLVED! ! The DAY of conception determines the gender, the likelihood of the appearance of hereditary diseases, the level of abilities, character. In order to choose the right DAY of conception, you need to coordinate with it the QUALITY of the parents' sexual GENES! ALL “fortune telling” is a thing of the past! Barbarism!

childrenboom.com is also related to this topic, a normal program

01/14/2010 14:19:59, Dima123

You are pregnant?
It's time to find out who will be born?

07.12.2009 11:41:02, Galla

All these signs are complete nonsense. I have two children: a girl and a boy. The belly was like a cucumber both times. There was toxicosis both in the first pregnancy and in the second. There was no difference between pregnancies. I agree with Anastasia. Glavone: the child is healthy, loved and very much expected!

12/17/2008 10:19:29, Julia

oh, damn, these signs =) all my signs point to a boy =) and my stomach is like a peg, forward, and I didn’t feel sick at all =) and there was twice as much hair, and on the ultrasound they said it’s a daughter =) until you give birth, you definitely won’t you'll find out =)

11/29/2008 00:47:53, Tatyana

and from the very beginning I was annoyed by the forecasts and all the signs...
and also signs, in what month and at what age of the mother who should be born.... my sister-in-law calculated that it should be a girl... but according to the ultrasound they said that it was a boy... and I asked to show, so to speak, the main sign (before that, so as not to look stupid . the male hormone 17-OH-Progasterone is increased….and for this reason the tummy became hairy and there was terrible toxicosis….and the belly is like a cucumber, so every woman has her own constitution….

06.11.2008 17:51:56, Nastena

Judging by the signs, absolutely everything points to the fact that I’m having a boy. I’m already 9 months pregnant. But the ultrasound has already shown a girl 3 times, now think about whether to believe in the examples. I’ll find out soon. I’ve already bought everything pink , there will be laughter if it really is a boy.

03/06/2008 07:39:15, Lychik

Today I had an ultrasound, they said it looked like a boy, but not for sure, the umbilical cord was between the legs! And then he turned his butt!!!
When I went with my son, they said the ultrasound was a girl, but I felt that boy, you can’t deceive a mother’s heart! There weren’t any special signs, or I just didn’t keep track! Now I feel like I have a girl! Although there are also no special signs that I ate before pregnancy, then I eat, the belly has no special signs, and in general the signs of our grandmothers are all nonsense! And what difference does it make who is born, the main thing is healthy and loved!!! I have been with my babies (both the first and now the second) from the first days of pregnancy I love it very much and it doesn’t matter what gender my baby is!

02/08/2008 11:10:07, Anastasia

Let dads want sons, but you, mommies, still give birth to daughters. They will always be closer to you. But if your son was sent to you, accept it and get used to it later. Tested from my own experience. Children won't know about this......

01/24/2008 10:24:45, Svetlana

1st pregnancy – sick, terrible-no-sha-ya, a son was born
2nd pregnancy – sick, horror-no-sha-ya, a daughter was born...
maybe try again? what if you get lucky...

Thoughts about the future consequences of pregnancy, weight gain, overeating, and, ultimately, about the health of the child, are relegated to the background, because the main thing that worries both the woman in labor and the future father of the family is the sex of the child. It would seem that there are problems - do an ultrasound and the doubts will end. But, firstly, even an ultrasound does not give a 100% guarantee, and doubts, despite technical innovations, continue to torment future parents, and secondly, there are pregnancies during which doctors do not recommend ultrasound for safety reasons. In addition, there are still couples who, on principle, refuse ultrasound diagnostics, as if proving to themselves and the world that they don’t care who they love.

We are confident that as soon as your miracle is born, you will love him, regardless of gender, and forgetting about sexual preferences. But while you are languishing, we want to help you, determine whether you are expecting a boy or a girl.

External indicators

Let's start with the belly. During pregnancy, the shape of your belly can indicate whether you are having a boy or a girl. If you have gained weight in the hips and your waist has become blurred, you are expecting a girl; if your pregnancy is not noticeable from the back, your stomach is only full in the center - you will have a boy.

The appearance of a pregnant woman has long served as the best sign of the birth of a boy or girl. External deterioration will tell about the girl - age spots, pallor, blurred facial features. They say that a girl steals her mother's beauty. With a boy, on the contrary, a woman becomes prettier, blossoms, and the flaws that tormented her before disappear. A characteristic feature of a boy is a slightly swollen nose.

How does your stomach move?

According to popular belief, the birth of a boy or girl can be told by the baby's tapping. If the child hits the liver area, buy a girl’s stroller, but if the blows fall lower, in the bladder area, you will have a boy.

In addition, during pregnancy, the stomach protrudes to the right for a boy and to the left for a girl.

Conception and gender

In addition, the moment of conception of the child will tell about the sex of the child. The birth of a boy or girl can be determined by ovulation - if the child was conceived on the day of ovulation, expect a boy, if a couple of days before ovulation, there will be a girl.

The father’s “masculine strength” also speaks about gender - if a woman is dominant in bed, there will be a girl, if a man – a boy.

Signs from the father

It would seem what the father has to do with signs during pregnancy and the definition of a boy or girl. However, it is not folk wisdom that speaks here, but statistics! According to statistics, bald men are 1.5 times more likely to become fathers of boys than men with hair on their heads.

In addition, if a man gains weight with a pregnant woman, expect a son. There is also a sign of determining gender by the father's underwear: if a man prefers tight underwear, you will have a boy. If it's free, it's a girl.

Personality during pregnancy

Of course, behavior during pregnancy is largely determined by the character, environment, and upbringing of the woman. But, since the midwives determined the sex of the child by the behavior of the woman in labor, nothing will stop us from doing the same.

So, a bad mood and moodiness speaks of a future daughter, excellent health and lightness speaks of a son. If a woman hides her position at the beginning of pregnancy, she will have a daughter, but if she shows off her rounded belly with all her might, she will have a boy.

And the irritation from the presence of men nearby speaks again about the daughter.

Gastronomic preferences

There is such a sign that those women who during pregnancy are drawn to flour and sweets are definitely expecting girls. And if pregnancy has made your taste “alcoholic” - you love salty, smoked, spicy, are not averse to roach with marmalade (and even without marmalade), there is another man waiting for you in the house.

In addition, those who are waiting for boys suffer more from toxicosis, but at the same time, their appetite is high. This is a fairly reasonable statement, since physically, it is more difficult for a woman to bear a boy.

Signs and folk signs of pregnancy with a boy.

Many women, even before they find out the gender of the child on an ultrasound, try to predict whether a son or daughter will be born. People have come up with a lot of signs and superstitions regarding the gender of the unborn child. Below, we will try to figure this out.

There are a lot of features that indicate that you will be born a hero. This is both the shape of the tummy and the cleanliness of the skin.

Signs of pregnancy with son:

Round belly
Increased hairiness of the skin
Dark stripe on belly
Clean skin
Thick and beautiful hair

It is worth noting that bearing a hero is much easier. The woman is almost not bothered by toxicosis and feels well. The gait, despite pregnancy, is graceful and light. There is practically no swelling. Varicose veins are rarely a concern.

There are many parameters that indicate pregnancy with a male baby:

Sharp belly, which is lowered quite low
Pigmentation on the abdomen and the appearance of age spots on the arms
Pointed nose tip
Darkening of hair on legs
There may be dark fuzz under the nose
Beautiful hair

Many people note that a woman pregnant with her son seems to blossom. Facial features become soft, skin cleanses. It is pleasant to the touch and velvety.

While expecting a son, most women note some changes in behavior. In general, the woman becomes calmer and more balanced. She rarely gets nervous or worried. Performance increases significantly. Employers note that a woman works for two and is completely focused on tasks.

How does a pregnant woman feel about having a boy?

It is worth noting that many women are able to determine the gender of their unborn child based on their feelings. When pregnant with a male representative, the pregnant woman is often hot all the time. At the same time, the lower extremities are cold all the time. The skin on your palms may dry out.

The woman’s appetite is very good, this is due to the absence of toxicosis. In this case, preference is given to salty foods and meat. The woman practically does not want sweets. Constantly wants kefir and cottage cheese.

Pregnant belly shape with a boy

Many people can predict pregnancy by the shape of their tummy. Usually the belly is pronounced, convex and slightly sharp. If you look at a woman from behind, it is difficult to say that she is in position, since the waist line is distinct. The sides are not covered in fat. The tummy is located quite low.

At the first ultrasound, that is, at 12 weeks, it is quite difficult to determine the sex of the child. This is due to the fact that sexual characteristics are poorly visible. Although already from the 8th week, secondary sexual characteristics begin to form in boys. By the 12th week, with a good ultrasound machine, you can see a tubercle in the genital area. Only by the 20th week will the child’s reproductive system be fully formed and the gender can be accurately determined.

First ultrasound: signs of the birth of boys

There are many signs that indicate pregnancy with a hero or princess.

List:

There are many warriors in the world, a hero will be born
The country is experiencing economic growth, a baby is born
If you want salty food and meat, then a protector will be born
Constantly want sweets - wait for a girl
The face is covered with acne, a princess is born
The waist and sides are swimming with fat - a baby will be born
Insomnia and toxicosis - a beauty will be born
Blows at the top of the abdomen are for a girl, if at the bottom - for a boy

Differences between pregnancy with a boy and a girl

Doctors note that pregnancy is better tolerated by a hero. During pregnancy with the princess, the woman becomes irritable and nervous, and suffers from toxicosis. It is worth noting that in the last stages of pregnancy with her son, the woman’s legs become very swollen and hurt.

Signs:

In an interesting situation, the expectant mother wants sex all the time, then she will be a princess.
You can find out who is going to be born by looking at their tummy. Directed to the right is a sign of a son, and to the left is a sign of a daughter.
If you look closely at the shade around the nipples of pregnant women, then when carrying a princess they should become lighter than before fertilization, and when carrying a male child they should become darker.
Boys knock in the lower part of the tummy, and princesses push from above, in the solar plexus area.

Toxicosis during pregnancy, boy or girl

Doctors note that toxicosis affects women who are expecting a daughter. Women expecting a boy usually feel good.

You will find out 100% results during an ultrasound at 20-22 weeks of pregnancy. As practice shows, folk signs can be wrong and have a 50% chance.

The easiest way is to observe changes in your diet and behavior. There are many ways to determine the gender of a baby. All of them are based on physiological changes in the mother.

Ways to determine gender:

Look at your stomach. If it is vague - to the princess, if it is sharp and sticks out - to the boy
Food. Those who are expecting a daughter want fruits and sweets, and those who are expecting a son want meat and spicy food
Cold feet - for a boy, swelling at the end of pregnancy - for a son
Dark stripe on the stomach - for a boy
Soft and delicate skin - for a girl

Many people can determine gender by the shape and location of the abdomen.

Signs:

Boy. The tummy during pregnancy is sharp and downward. The waist is visible from behind and it is not clear that the woman is in position
Girl. The tummy is vague. Fat appears in the sides and lower back. The stomach is located high

Signs of a boy or girl during pregnancy

Signs in an interesting position can be seen in the video.

VIDEO: Signs for determining the gender of a child

In fact, it is very rare that all the signs of a boy or girl are present at once. Mixed eating and behavioral preferences are common. Pregnant women are prone to mood swings, so a woman can be both nervous and calm. You can tell by the chest. If the areola is dark, it will be a boy, if it is light, it will be a girl.

What is the difference between being pregnant with a boy and being pregnant with a girl?

You can find out more about this in the video.

VIDEO: Differences during pregnancy with a son and daughter

Below is a table by which you can determine whether you will have a son or daughter. Data calculated using fertilization period.

Acute stomach during pregnancy, boy or girl

If a woman has a sharp belly, she will have a boy. It resembles a soccer ball hidden under a dress. Very neat and sticks out forward.

This table is based on the age of the future parents.

Signs of a boy during early pregnancy

In the early stages, when ultrasound cannot yet determine the sex of the baby, you can do this yourself. Most often, the condition of the pregnant woman and her eating habits are monitored. If a woman feels sick and vomits, she will be a princess. A pregnant woman is in a good mood and has no nausea - a protector will be born.

By the heartbeat you can determine the gender of the baby. If the baby's number of beats is more than 140, wait for the princess. If there are less than 140 blows, a hero will be born. Doctors note that the girl’s heart beats much faster and less orderly. There are often malfunctions of the heart muscle. The boy's heartbeat is more rhythmic.

Differences between pregnancy with a girl and a boy

The differences when pregnant with a boy or a girl can be seen in the video.

VIDEO: Differences

First signs of pregnancy with a boy

The gender of the fetus can also be determined by what the woman eats. If you want salty, spicy and meat, then a boy will be born.

Signs of a girl:

Bad mood and bloated stomach
Acne on the face
Nausea

Signs of a boy:

Acute stomach
Good mood
Clean face

It worries parents, grandparents and many other relatives a lot. Although today it does not matter as much as it used to, who exactly will be born, a boy or a girl, signs during pregnancy that promise an heir of a certain gender are in demand and popular.

Signs of who will be born?

The most relevant signs are in the early stages of pregnancy, when gender cannot yet be determined using ultrasound.

So, if you have the following folk signs, a girl will almost certainly be born:

Mom has a craving for sweets. Cookies, cakes, sweets, sweet fruits, tea with sugar or honey - all this is usually not wanted if a woman is carrying a boy.
Appetite is the same as before pregnancy. The boy’s mother usually wants to eat more; if there is no toxicosis, she eats for two. And the mother of the future beauty wants to eat no less and no more than before pregnancy.
Attacks of unexpected chills, even in a warm room or in the summer sun, indicate the birth of a girl.
Wet and warm palms also foretell the birth of an heiress.

In the later stages

Sometimes it happens that even in late stages of pregnancy, ultrasound does not give an accurate answer to the question of who will be born. Signs come to the rescue here too.

If the belly is at least large, but neat, protruding forward so that the pregnant woman’s rear is not even visible in her “interesting” position, then it will be a boy. If mommy’s waist is blurred, and her tummy is not sharp, but rounded, then you’re expecting a girl.
Those who are expecting a boy have faster hair growth. If you haven’t noticed anything like this on your body, it will be a girl.
If mommy became prettier during pregnancy, it means she’s expecting a boy, and if she’s gotten worse, she’s expecting a girl.
Craving for meat dishes, especially in the last months of pregnancy - for a boy.

There are also signs that are based on third-party factors. For example, if a pregnant woman sleeps with her head facing north, then her chance of giving birth to a boy increases. The same applies if you sleep on your left side. If her husband is bald and, together with her, gains weight during his wife’s pregnancy, then a boy will be born.

Everyone understands that no matter what folk signs promise you, who you will have is decided at the moment of fertilization and has little to do with which side the pregnant woman will then sleep on. However, there are also signs, proven by millions of women, that are due to medical reasons. For example, the boy’s mother’s increased need for protein, her increased “hairiness,” as well as the shape of her tummy.