Obstetrician and gynecologist Martin Garcia, MD, breaks down pregnancy and gender myths.
Dr. Garcia’s key takeaway after hearing all of these myths over the years is to trust your doctor, not Google, your mom or your friends, when you have questions about your baby’s gender or well-being. Social media can be a great way to generate excitement about your new baby girl or boy, but it’s also a way to perpetuate false claims.
As a father of four and a grandfather of eight, he says he is sure of one thing: girl or boy, you’ll have fun with your bundle of joy!
If you're carrying low, it's a boy. THIS IS A MYTH
Dr. Garcia says one reason a mom-to be may be carrying low is because it's not her first pregnancy.
If the baby's heart rate is greater than 140 beats per minute, it's a girl. If it's under, it's a boy. THERE MAY BE SOME TRUTH TO THIS
As the pregnancy advances, boys tend to have lower heart rates, mainly because male babies are larger, on average, than female babies.
Put your wedding ring on a string and swing it back and forth over your stomach. If the ring moves in a circle, it's a girl. If the ring moves back and forth in a pendulum motion, it's a boy. SORRY, EXPECTANT MOMS & DADS
Dr. Garcia says there is no truth to this one.
Morning sickness is worse with girls. THIS IS A MYTH
Statistically, mothers carrying girls are more likely to be nauseated, but it is also possible for mothers pregnant with boys to be nauseous.
If you mix your urine with Drano and the urine turns green, you're having a boy. NOT TRUE!
The pH of your urine is not affected by your baby's gender.
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