Overview
Pregnancy is defined as the period between the fertilization process and childbirth, during which the fetus grows and develops inside the mother's womb [1] Often the development of the fetus inside the womb is invisible, and most of them cannot be scientifically explained based on the facts and signs during pregnancy and the outcomes after it, so some resort to believing myths and stories. This is due to the fact that the predictions are sometimes correct, and the predictions must sometimes be fulfilled because the probability of having a female fetus is equal to the probability of having a male fetus, [2] [3] That some of these rumors have some evidence to support them, and new mothers are usually more likely to believe these rumors and be influenced by them, due to their anxiety and because they want to do the right thing and collect all available information, especially during their first pregnancy. [4]
It is worth noting that many methods have been scientifically found to predict the gender of the fetus. One of the most reliable of these methods is the ultrasound examination , [3] which is performed during the 18-21 week of pregnancy, and the primary purpose of this examination is to detect the presence of physical abnormalities in the fetus, however it is It can be used to find out the gender of the fetus, and although knowing the gender of the fetus using an ultrasound machine is more accurate during the twentieth week of pregnancy, it is possible that it will give a wrong or inaccurate result, and this is in some cases where the fetus takes an incorrect position Convenient when lying down or if the fetus is very mobile, then it is difficult or impossible to know its type, and on the other hand it is possible to undergo an examination that is used to detect genetic abnormalities such as Down syndromeIn order to reveal the gender of the fetus. [5] [6]
Signs of pregnancy with a girl
Severe morning sickness
Although there may be a slight link between experiencing severe nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy and having a female, this has not been scientifically proven with certainty. [7]
Severe mood swings
Hormone levels rise during pregnancy and decrease after birth, regardless of whether the fetus is male or female, and these hormonal changes during pregnancy often cause mood swings, yet some believe that women who are pregnant with girls have higher levels of the hormone estrogen , so that At this height, their moods should be more variable than those of a male fetus. [8]
Rotated abdomen
Some may predict the gender of the fetus based on the roundness of the abdomen; So they believe that the roundness of the pregnant woman's abdomen and its accumulation in the center of the body is a sign of a female pregnancy, while it is believed that if the belly of a pregnant woman protrudes forward and appears pointed, this is a sign of a male pregnancy. [9]
Abdominal height
It should be noted that there is no scientific evidence linking the shape of the abdomen and the gender of the fetus, and it is worth noting that the shape of the abdomen usually depends on the weight of the child, the developing uterus, the location of the placenta , the fluid surrounding the fetus, body type, weight gain, level of physical fitness, muscle strength, Despite the foregoing, there is an old belief indicating that the elevation of the belly of a pregnant woman results in a female pregnancy. [9] [8]
Cravings for sugar
Women often suffer during pregnancy from an intense appetite for certain types of food, and although there is no scientific evidence linking the gender of the fetus and the craving for certain types of food during pregnancy, some people think that a woman’s strong desire to eat sugars may indicate A female pregnancy, while a desire to eat salty food may indicate a male pregnancy. [8]
Oily skin and dull hair
Changes in the skin’s production of oil or the appearance of hair during pregnancy may be related to hormonal changes or changes in the diet of a pregnant woman. It should be noted that some individuals have a belief that oily skin and dull hair may mean that a woman is pregnant with a female, but this belief does not. It has any scientific basis. [8]
Slim appearance
Women often tend to feel infertile, tired and unbalanced in the second trimester of pregnancy, and the lack of fitness is usually a result of weight gain and a change in the center of gravity, which may lead to imbalance. A pregnant woman, but if she appears otherwise, then she will be pregnant with a male, but the fact is that the appearance of a pregnant woman is not related at all to the gender of the fetus, and we have explained the reason for that above. [9]
High stress levels
There is thought to be a positive relationship between the increased stress of a pregnant woman during pregnancy and the increased likelihood of a female pregnancy, because girls are more tolerant of unfavorable conditions in the womb than boys, in other words, highly stressed women are more likely to miscarry if they conceive a male before they realize they are pregnant. [10]
Rapid heartbeat of the fetus
The normal heartbeat of the fetus ranges between 120-160 beats per minute, and it usually decreases before birth, and it should be noted that there is no difference between the heart rate of male and female fetuses in the first trimester of pregnancy, so the belief that the speed of the fetal heart rate that reaches To 140-160 beats per minute indicates that the fetus is a female is an unfounded belief, as in fact scientific studies indicate that there is no relationship between heart rate and fetus type. [9]
An extension of the dark line in the abdominal region
The dark line or the black line that appears in the abdominal area of a pregnant woman represents a change in the skin that appears due to an increase in the pigment melanin, and there is a widespread belief and claim that this line can refer to the gender of the fetus, if it is an extension The line continues above the belly button of the pregnant woman, because the fetus is male, but if the line ends below the navel, then the fetus is female, and in fact, this dark line has no connection between it and the gender of the fetus. [9]
Other signs
There are many signs and indications that are believed to indicate a female pregnancy, and they can be explained as follows:
- Increased forgetfulness: which occurs for unknown reasons, and some research indicates that mothers who give birth to girls show poor performance on memory tests compared to mothers who give birth to boys, especially in the areas of listening, computing and visualization skills. [10]
- The birth of a breech baby: In a normal position, the head first position is in the mother's womb for most babies just before birth down, but sometimes the fetus takes the opposite position so that its feet are down first position), this is called by birth or breech baby breech , [11] and often take the fetus position breech female. [10]
- Inability to sense the smell of garlic when eating it. [12]
- Enlargement of the left breast compared to the right breast: There is a prevailing belief that the enlargement of the left breast compared to the right breast indicates a female pregnancy, but there is no evidence linking changes in the size of the breast and the type of the fetus, as in fact breast changes are one of the early signs of pregnancy which is Hormonal changes occur, as the breasts swell up and change size in preparation for the milk supply . [9] [12]
- Lying on the right side when sleeping: Some believe that lying on the right side of the pregnant woman indicates a female pregnancy, but there are no scientific studies linking the type of fetus to the side on which the mother lies, it is natural for pregnant women to change sleeping positions to find a comfortable position to accommodate the growth of the abdomen, By using pillows in the lower abdomen or between the knees for added comfort. [9] [12]
- Yellowing of the color of urine: It should be noted that the color of urine gives an indication of the health of the mother, and if the urine is pale or clear, this is due to frequent drinking of water, but if the urine is dark, this is a sign of dehydration, and foods, nutritional supplements and medicines may also play a role in changing the color Urine , and based on the above, the color of urine is not related to the gender of the fetus. There is no basis in truth for the information that says that yellow urine indicates a female pregnancy. [9] [12]
References
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- ↑ "WHICH PREGNANCY MYTHS ARE ACTUALLY TRUE?" , www.healthcare.utah.edu , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b "What are the signs of having a girl?" , www.medicalnewstoday.com , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Can You Guess Your Baby's Sex?" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Can I find out the sex of my baby?" , www.nhs.uk , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Boy or girl? The difficulties of early gender prediction" , www.utswmed.org , Retrieved 7-6-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Is it a Boy or Girl? Busting 6 Pregnancy Myths" , www.bestcaretoday.com , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b t w "Eight is of signs of a girl 's Of Having" , www.medicalnewstoday.com The , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b t w c h x d " the Symptoms Of Baby Girl During Pregnancy: Myths vs Facts Pets " , Www.momjunction.com , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b t "9Scientific Hints To Predict The Sex Of Your Baby" , Www.whattoexpect.com , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Breech Babies: What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?" , www.familydoctor.org , Retrieved 11-5-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b t w "You're Having 21signs of a girl 's " , Www.babycentre.co.uk , Retrieved 5-11-2020. Edited.
