Old Wives' Tales Gender Predictor
Answer as many or as few as you like — the tally updates as you go. Pure fun, no science!
Answer below to see the tally move
How are you carrying?
Look at where the bump sits when you stand.
What are you craving most?
Your dominant craving, not just an occasional one.
How bad is your morning sickness?
Think about the first trimester especially.
What is baby's heart rate?
Check your last scan or midwife notes.
How has your skin been?
Compare to your pre-pregnancy baseline.
How is your hair?
Changes in thickness or growth speed.
What shape is your bump?
View yourself from the side in a mirror.
How are your feet in the cold?
Are your feet noticeably colder than before pregnancy?
Which way do you sleep?
Which direction do you naturally turn to?
How has your mood been?
Overall compared to before pregnancy.
Do you have a linea nigra (dark belly line)?
The dark vertical line that can appear on the bump.
Have you had more headaches than usual?
Excluding dehydration-related ones.
These are traditional sayings passed down through generations — not medical science. The only accurate way to find out is an ultrasound or genetic test.
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