01/8​These are more in circulation than the facts​


We are not new to old tales' in parenting which have been followed since times immemorial. The fact that these tales, which do not have scientific validation, are more in circulation than the ones which have a medical authenticity.

In order to educate our readers and make them aware of the prevailing myths and tales around sex determination of the child, here are few such myths shared.

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02/8​The side you sleep on reveals your baby's gender​

​The side you sleep on reveals your baby's gender​

As per many such tales, when the mother sleeps on her right side more often it is likely that she will have a baby girl and if sleeps on her left side she will have a boy.

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03/8​If your hands are dry...​

​If your hands are dry...​

The prevailing stories also have a say on the texture of the hands.

To this day many people believe that if the mother's hands are dry she may have a baby boy and if it is soft it is a girl.

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04/8​Craving for sweets?​

​Craving for sweets?​

This is one of the most common myths that is still followed. Many people link the dietary habit of the mother with that of the gender of the kid.



Moms who have sweet cravings are likely to have a girl and those who have a desire for salty foods will have a boy. readmore

05/8​Even mood change​

​Even mood change​


Moms experience episodes of mood swings due to hormonal reasons. But as per few myths, frequent shifts from happiness to sadness is a hint that a girl is on the way.

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06/8​If your pregnancy belly is hanging low​

​If your pregnancy belly is hanging low​

Some tales also say that if the mother is carrying the baby lower then it is a baby boy and a high pregnancy belly is characteristic of a baby girl.

Carrying a lower pregnancy belly is more common, though and is especially seen in those who have weaker muscles around the abdomen.

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07/8​Moms who have upset tummies often during pregnancy...​

​Moms who have upset tummies often during pregnancy...​

Moms who have more episodes of abdominal discomforts, nausea and vomiting are likely to have a baby girl. It is believed that male fetuses do not give such discomforts to the mother.

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08/8​If you have acne…​

​If you have acne…​


Acne is a common problem seen in moms during pregnancy. Many myths connect this to the gender of the child.

One such myth says if the mom is having acne a girl child is likely to arrive soon.

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