How to Predict Baby Gender: Myths & Science Behind It

Learn methods to predict your baby's gender, from ultrasound to fun myths & NIPT. Discover reliable options for expecting parents!

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Predicting the sex of a baby is often eagerly anticipated. While ultrasound is the most reliable method after 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, many turn to fun myths and old wives' tales. For instance, it’s said that carrying low suggests a boy, while carrying high leans towards a girl. However, these are not scientifically proven. A more reliable option, apart from an ultrasound, is non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), which analyzes fetal DNA in the mother’s blood as early as 10 weeks into pregnancy.