14/02/2026
Boy or Girl? Most Pregnancy Symptoms DON’T Tell You
Many people believe certain pregnancy symptoms can predict whether you’re having a boy or a girl — but the truth is:
👉 Most common pregnancy symptoms are NOT reliable indicators of baby’s gender.
❌ Myths vs Reality
🔹 Severe morning sickness = Girl?
Not necessarily. While some studies suggest slightly higher hormone levels with female fetuses, nausea severity varies from woman to woman.
🔹 Carrying high = Girl / Carrying low = Boy?
No scientific evidence supports this. Belly shape depends on muscle tone, body type, and baby’s position.
🔹 Craving sweet = Girl / Salty = Boy?
Cravings are influenced by hormones and nutrition — not baby’s s*x.
🔹 Fetal heart rate above 140 = Girl?
False. Normal fetal heart rate ranges between 110–160 bpm regardless of gender.
✅ How Can You Really Know?
✔ Ultrasound scan (after 18–20 weeks)
✔ Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
✔ Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) or Amniocentesis (when medically indicated)
These are the only reliable medical methods to determine baby’s s*x before birth.
💡 Bottom Line
Pregnancy symptoms reflect hormonal and physical changes in the mother — not whether you’re having a boy or a girl.
📌 The only way to be sure is through medical testing — not old wives’ tales!
Dr. Fatah Hamid