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Today, there are many different methods for determining the sex of a baby who is still growing in the womb. Many women prefer the ultrasound procedure, as this is the most reliable and reliable way to study the characteristics of the developing fetus.
And yet among them there are those who want to maintain the intrigue until the last moment and at the same time test their intuition. To do this, they turn to folk signs and beliefs, which allow them to visually analyze the abdomen during pregnancy with a boy and a girl, the difference between which lies in the shape of the pregnant woman’s figure.
It remains for us to find out how true such a “fortune telling” can be, at what stage it is already possible to find out the gender of the child by external signs and what differences exist between the bellies of a girl and a boy.
Abdominal shape during pregnancy: all causes and influencing factors
Pregnancy is different for every woman. The external signs, configuration, size and parameters of the womb are also different for all women in labor, one might even say unique.
The shape of the abdomen during pregnancy takes on one form or another under the influence of a number of factors, including the structure and weight of the body, individual characteristics of the body and procedures for caring for the pregnant woman throughout the entire period.
In medicine, the bellies of women who are “in position” are divided into categories according to the following configurations:
- expectant mothers of short stature with a narrow pelvis have an acute abdomen from the time it becomes noticeable until the end of pregnancy;
- a square shape of the womb is often observed with underdeveloped abdominal muscles, although the forum contains a lot of evidence that such a shape indicates low water or a large fetus;
- A pear-shaped pelvis is observed in the period before childbirth, when the stomach has already dropped.
You need to sound the alarm if there is an asymmetrical configuration of the womb. In this case, pregnant women note that they have a stomach ache and discomfort in the pelvic area. It is difficult to determine the shape of the belly with the fetus in early pregnancy.
Often it depends on the female build. In thin people, a protruding round belly may appear in the first weeks, while in fat people it will remain small for a long time.
Pregnancy with a boy and a girl: differences according to ultrasound
A truly reliable way to determine the sex of a child during pregnancy is an ultrasound. But there are many nuances here too. The qualifications of the doctor performing the procedure are important. Also, in the early stages, the probability of accurately determining the sex of the fetus tends to zero, since the genital organs are finally formed only by the thirteenth to fourteenth week. There is a way to measure the angle between the back and the genital tubercle (for a female fetus it is less than 30 degrees, for a male fetus it is more), but it is not a fact that the doctor will be able to use this method to accurately say who you will have. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that during the first screening (carried out from 10 to 12 weeks) you are unlikely to find out who you will be born with.
The second screening, which is done at about 20 weeks, will already be able to clarify this issue. At this time, the doctor will be able to clearly see the fetus's genitals. But here, too, a snag may arise: if the obstinate baby crosses his legs or lets the umbilical cord pass between them, if he turns the wrong way, then you will not know the treasured news. However, it is not recommended to do ultrasound too often just to determine the sex of the child. All that remains is to be patient and wait for the next screening or for the birth. Or try to independently determine the gender using signs - what if it coincides?
Pregnant with boys: how to visually identify your future son?
Women who refuse to determine the gender of their child using an ultrasound still remain interested for the entire 9 months. They are languishing in anticipation, and in order to somehow decide what color to buy things for the baby, they ask friends and acquaintances how to find out who you are expecting by the appearance of your growing belly.
Each pregnant woman has her own “problems” and methods for determining the sex of the baby in the womb. Experts in the field of gynecology and obstetrics agreed that the difference between the shapes of the bellies of a girl and a boy is quite noticeable.
Let's consider how the womb of a woman who carries a son under her heart is different:
- vague contours, slightly blurred, making it difficult to trace the changes taking place;
- navel shifted downward;
- the extended waist is clearly visible from the back;
- low belly
Reviews from young mothers who have two children of different sexes confirm that during pregnancy with a girl, the womb was large, round and dense, like an inflated balloon. While waiting for the boy, from the first days when the belly began to grow until the moment of birth, it was neat, small and slightly pointed.
It is important for partners and married couples who will soon become parents to prepare mentally and physically for a new stage in their lives - the birth and raising of a child. You can get useful information from the free lecture “Step-by-step plan for preparing men and women for pregnancy” from obstetrician-gynecologist Irina Viktorovna Zhgareva.
Fortune telling for a child
There are interesting folk fortune telling about the gender of the child. True, they do not lend themselves to logic and scientific explanations, but it’s interesting how!
Here are some fortune telling for the gender of the child.
By ring or needle
A wedding ring or a sewing needle suspended on a thread (or perhaps by a woman’s hair) is placed above the stomach (above the left palm). The ring began to move in a circular motion - a boy was growing in his stomach.
By key
Invite the pregnant woman to pick up the door key from the table. If she picks up the key by the ear, it’s for her little son.
For bread
Observe which piece of sliced bread the expectant mother will take. The expecting son prefers pinkies.
Palms
Ask the woman to extend her arms forward. If they are turned palms down, expect an heir.
By plant (burdock)
If burdock grows nearby, ask the pregnant woman to pull it out. If the bush is uprooted, then wait for your son.
Which leg does he get up from?
If a woman expecting a child stands up, leaning on her left leg, an heir will be born.
If, when going up the stairs, she puts her right foot on the step first, wait for the guy.
According to the behavior of the first child
And for those who already have a child, remember his first word. If it was “dad”, then you can wait for your son.
How to understand that there will be a girl: external signs
Those who are impatient to find out the gender of their future offspring begin searching for relevant information on the Internet already in the first weeks of pregnancy. In this regard, the query “who will I give birth to” is one of the most popular in almost all search engines.
The fact that a girl will be born is indicated by a high-growing, rounded belly with smooth contours, outwardly resembling a dense ball or ball. Another sign of a future daughter is indicated by a protruding navel and lateral muscles that hold the belly.
Doctors also recommend paying attention to what the vertical stripe along the abdomen looks like. If it is dark in color, it means it will be a boy. If there is a light, barely noticeable line, it is a girl.
You should not guess who will be born in the first weeks of the term, since the belly is just beginning to form, and its shape may change. The thirtieth week of pregnancy is the very period from which you can begin to analyze the features of the body configuration of a woman who is in an “interesting position.”
Sign #3: Mom's appearance
If, approximately 6-8 weeks after detecting two stripes on the test, you suddenly begin to notice that your hair has become more voluminous, your facial skin has acquired an even tone, your nails have stopped peeling, long-standing comedones and pimples have disappeared - in eight months you will have a boy.
Improvement in the condition of your skin, nails and hair will continue throughout your pregnancy. Mothers of future boys reveal themselves in a new way and gain self-confidence. Scientists are divided on why this happens and have not found scientific confirmation of this phenomenon. But the sign works correctly!
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The unpleasant thing is that the hair will become stronger and darker not only on the head, but also on other parts of the body. Noticeable fuzz may even cover the lower abdomen. This is a completely normal and common occurrence. Don't be scared and remove these hairs. After pregnancy, your tummy will regain its previous appearance.
Guessing the gender of the baby during the second and third pregnancy: how quickly does the belly take shape?
If during the first pregnancy a woman does not yet know how to behave, she is faced with many new processes, sensations, changes and is just learning to determine the sex of the baby visually, then when she decides to have a second child, it will be much easier for her.
During the second pregnancy, the fetus enlarges faster than during the first. This means that it will be possible to find out the baby’s gender earlier, even before the third trimester. The second pregnancy, week 20, already allows us to draw certain conclusions regarding the sex of the baby.
Mothers of two children who have decided on a third toddler will be able to track changes in their shape from the beginning of the second trimester, since the 3rd pregnancy is characterized by rapid growth of the womb.
The difference in the feelings of the expectant mother
It is believed that if a woman is carrying a girl, then severe toxicosis, poor health, laziness, and passivity manifest.
The expectant mother becomes more picky about food - she prefers fruits, vegetables, baked goods and sweets, and practically does not want meat products.
A common occurrence when expecting a daughter is the appearance of varicose veins, edema, and rapid heartbeat. However, girls behave more calmly in the womb and push gently.
When carrying a boy, the pregnant woman is in high spirits, but constantly suffers from headaches.
In this case, toxicosis almost disappears, a good appetite appears, and the woman prefers to eat meat, fish products, salty, dairy products and other foods high in protein.
Often such addictions can lead to heartburn.
When carrying a boy, the expectant mother often complains of cold feet and a general feeling of cold.
In the womb, boys move stronger and more actively than girls, pushing often.
What people say: signs of the birth of a daughter and son by appearance
People have collected many superstitions about pregnancy, including who will be born into the family - a son or a daughter.
So, inquisitive women should take note of the following beliefs:
- if the belly protrudes forward like a cucumber, they will have a boy, and with a belly round like a ball, they will have a girl;
- if the left side is more visible, it means the birth of a daughter, and the right side, a son;
- a boy will be born if hairiness appears on the stomach, and the darkened color of the skin on the womb in winter promises the birth of a girl;
- the stomach pulls below from the baby’s pushes - towards the daughter, above - there will be a son.
Observant expectant mothers, savvy with medical recommendations and folk wisdom, will probably be able to independently determine the gender of their future heir without an ultrasound. In order for the baby to be born strong, a woman needs to monitor her physical and mental health, especially during pregnancy.
The book “How to Preserve Women’s Health,” which can be received as a gift, contains 10 practical tips from Irina Zhgareva, an obstetrician-gynecologist with many years of experience. The manual will be useful to every expectant mother.
Sign #2: Culinary preferences
If you are a convinced vegetarian, and then you have a craving for meat, wait for the boy! The sign works almost 100%. The mother of the future hero constantly wants to eat. Fortunately, the absence of toxicosis allows this to be done. Contrary to the opinion that pregnant women eat pickles with condensed milk, we can say that pregnant women do not eat just anything.
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Culinary preferences are changing dramatically towards meat dishes, spicy ingredients, and seafood delicacies. I want more high-calorie food. The same applies to vegetables and fruits. Mothers of girls want strawberries, grapes, cucumbers, mothers of boys eat bananas, avocados, tomatoes and eggplants.
conclusions
Regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, in order to give birth to a healthy child, every woman needs, more than ever, to monitor her health at all stages of pregnancy. Read interesting, detailed and valuable information, study materials, observe yourself and analyze.
In addition, you can always undergo an ultrasound to confirm certain conjectures and guesses. I hope my article will help you. Repost on social networks and invite your friends to read the article. I am sure that you will find the answer to your main question. Be healthy and see you again in the next articles!
Sincerely, Katherine Grimova, mother of a wonderful daughter!
External changes of a woman during pregnancy
Every girl who carries a child under her heart is beautiful and unique. There are certain changes in appearance that suit some women. Pregnant women become more feminine and fair. Others lose a little of their attractiveness, a rash may appear on the face, the skin becomes drier, the hair loses its shine, and the face becomes pale.
Everyone knows the phrase “a girl steals her mother’s beauty.” This is what friends try to say when they notice fatigue and changes in their faces. Blurred facial features, a potato nose, peeling and rashes on the skin, the appearance of age spots - all these changes indicate pregnancy with a girl. A sign of pregnancy with a boy is unchanged facial features and even the appearance of a special charm in a pregnant woman.
