One of the things that is questioned about pregnancy is the sex of the baby conceived. No wonder there are many pregnancy myths that develop in the community to guess the sex of the fetus.
Although there is now technology that can ensure the sex of the baby in the womb, many parents still believe in certain pregnancy myths. Starting from connecting the stomach position, fetal heart rate, preferred food, to changes in the face of pregnant women.
Come on, find out what are the pregnancy myths about the sex.
The position of the abdomen below indicates a baby boy
Myth says, the belly of pregnant women whose position tends to look more down is interpreted as containing a baby boy. Meanwhile, the stomach that is leaning above is interpreted as containing a baby girl. This is nothing more than an unproven myth.
In fact, the position of the pregnancy depends on the condition of the abdominal muscles, body shape, weight gain, and the position of the baby in the stomach. Likewise the shape of the stomach cannot be used as a guide regarding the sex of the baby. Generally before labor, the baby's position will go down to the pelvis.
Faster fetal heart rate means baby girl
The myth that develops, the baby's heart rate is more than 140 per minute and the baby boy is below that. In fact, a normal fetal heart rate is in the range of 120-160 times per minute. There are no studies that state heart rate as a fetal sex marker. Moreover, the fetal heart rate can vary with each examination, depending on the age and activity of the fetus in the stomach.
The face of a pregnant woman is round and cheeks blush means a baby girl
Pregnant women who look round and rosy cheeks are often believed to be a marker of giving birth to a baby girl. This cannot be ascertained because each pregnant woman experiences different skin changes accompanied by unequal weight gain.
Mother wants sweet food, maybe a baby boy
Pregnant women who often want sweet foods indicate that they are pregnant with a baby boy, whereas if you want acidic food, it is meant to contain a baby girl. Thus the myth that circulated in the lay community.
The desire of pregnant women for food with a certain taste, possibly caused by hormonal changes that make pregnant women more sensitive. For the record, a study suggests pregnant women to consume chocolate because it can reduce the risk of preeclampsia and make babies born more cheerful.
Nausea throughout the day signifies a baby girl
The nausea felt by pregnant women throughout the day, according to the myth, is a sign to a baby girl. This can not be used as a sure guide in determining the sex of a baby because it does not mean pregnant a baby boy is free of nausea. However, a study shows that pregnant women who experience excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) or are hospitalized because of these conditions, are more likely to have a baby girl. This is due to higher levels of the hormone hCG for pregnant women than for pregnant women in boys.
Then Is There a Way to Ensure the Fetus Gender?
There are several ways to determine the sex of a baby in pregnancy. The most popular way is to use ultrasound or ultrasound. Generally at 18-20 weeks of gestation, the sex of the fetus can be determined with a level of accuracy reaching 80-90 percent.
There is also an examination of amniocentesis that can determine the sex of the baby more accurately. However, generally this test is done if the doctor predicts a genetic abnormality. In addition, DNA testing of the mother's blood can also provide information about the sex of the fetus. It's just that this method is very rarely done because it can only be done in certain laboratories at a very expensive cost.
Hearing and discussing various pregnancy myths is indeed not prohibited, but it is better to be aware of the pregnancy myths which are at risk of being contrary to the doctor's advice. It is recommended to consult a doctor about the myth before practicing it.
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