PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
9 Pregnancy Myths That Might Surprise You - Myth 2
Claim #2: The shape of your belly indicates whether you’re carrying a boy or girl.
Response: There are a myriad of so-called signs of the sex of your baby. In fact, “the only way to identify gender before birth is through an ultrasound,” says Kate Connors, a spokeswoman for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). “Anything else is truly an old wives’ tale.” Don’t trust over-the-counter tests, either.
Updated:  
February 24, 2020
Reviewed By:  
Janet O’Dell, RN