Determining Baby's Gender Without a Scan: Myths and Facts

Learn how to determine a baby's gender without a scan, including facts about old wives' tales and accurate genetic tests.

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Determining a baby’s gender without a scan is generally unreliable. Old wives' tales like carrying low for a boy or cravings for sweets for a girl are not scientifically proven. Genetic tests like Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) through a blood sample from the mother can offer accurate results.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s gender? The most reliable method to determine a baby's gender is through genetic tests like Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT).
  2. Are old wives' tales about gender reliable? Old wives' tales about gender, such as cravings or carrying position, are not scientifically proven to be reliable.
  3. Can you tell a baby's gender without any medical tests? Generally, determining a baby's gender without any medical tests is unreliable and often based on myths.
  4. What is NIPT and how does it work? NIPT, or Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, is a genetic test that analyzes a mother's blood to provide accurate information about the baby's gender.

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