Signs you are pregnant with a boy: Rumors and facts

This article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Ly Thi Thanh Nha - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec International General Hospital Da Nang. Doctor Nha has strengths and experience in fetal malformation ultrasound, 3D, 4D fetal ultrasound.

Your sexual relationship is established as soon as the sperm meets the egg. It's at the point of conception when the baby gets 23 chromosomes from each parent. Along with gender, things like eye color, hair color, and even intelligence were determined.
Your baby's genitals begin to develop around the 11th week of pregnancy. However, you may be able to find out your gender from an ultrasound over the next few weeks. Of course, that doesn't stop expectant mothers and their families from making predictions.

2.1. Morning sickness You may have heard that the severity of morning sickness is a clue about your sexuality. For girls, thinking is higher hormone levels. For that reason, you will experience more morning sickness.
The truth is that morning sickness can vary with pregnancies. A study revealed that women who experience severe morning sickness during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to girls. On the other hand, there is a lot of scientific evidence to support this idea.
2.2. Skin condition Some people believe that a baby girl steals her mother's beauty. On the other hand, guys gave you lots of acne.
A similar story revolves around hair growth. With a boy, your hair will be longer and shinier.
2.3. Cravings With boys, you crave salty and salty foods like pickles and chips. For girls, it's all about sweets and chocolates.
In fact, no conclusive studies have been done on appetite as an accurate predictor of gender. These cravings probably have more to do with your changing nutritional needs.

2.4. Heart Rate One of the most common gender myths revolves around a baby's heart rate. If the beats per minute are below 140, the baby is said to be a boy. Over 140, it's a girl.
Unfortunately, although this sounds more scientific, there is no hard truth behind it. A study published in Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment found that there was no meaningful difference between the heart rates of boys and girls during early pregnancy.

There are a few ways you can find out the sex of your baby earlier, including the following:
DNA cell blood test : You can now have a blood test as early as 9 weeks into your pregnancy. This may reveal the sex of your baby. Free Cell DNA tests in the mother's blood contain the baby's DNA. You give a blood sample, send it to the team's lab, and get your results in about 7 to 10 days.
But gender disclosure is not the primary goal of these tests. Newly used test to assess the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome

You can get an amniotic fluid sample or a chorionic villus sample (CVS) during pregnancy. These tests are similar to free-cell DNA blood tests, but they are more invasive. Like free fetal DNA tests in the mother's blood, they can tell you the sex of your baby, just not anytime soon.
CVS is usually done between weeks 10 and 12. Amniocentesis is done between weeks 15 and 18.
If all you want to find out is the baby's sex, you may want to abort it. through these tests. They can pose a risk of miscarriage. They are usually only recommended for older women, or couples with a family history of genetic abnormalities.
Ultrasound when you are pregnant can see the sex of the baby. This will be done between 18 and 20 weeks. The sonographer will look at the image of your baby on the screen and examine the genitals for different signs that suggest a boy or a girl.
Even if you have an ultrasound, the doctor may not be able to determine the sex of the baby due to some circumstances. If your baby is cooperative and in an ideal position, you may need a rescan or may have to wait to find out.

Article reference source: healthline.com