Are you an expecting parent who just can't wait to find out your baby's gender? You're not alone! In our latest podcast episode, we discuss the fascinating world of old wives tales and gender predictions. These tales have been passed down through generations, offering fun and sometimes surprisingly accurate ways to guess whether you're having a boy or a girl.
From cravings to heartburn, we break down some of the most popular myths. For instance, did you know that craving sweet things is said to indicate a girl, while craving salty and savory foods suggests a boy? Yazmin shares her personal experiences, revealing that she craved salty foods during both of her pregnancies, yet ended up with a girl the first time around and is now expecting a boy.
Another popular tale involves heartburn. It's said that if you experience a lot of heartburn, you're likely to have a girl with a full head of hair. Yazmin, however, didn't experience much heartburn, making this myth a bit of a miss for her.
We also discuss the infamous morning sickness. Legend has it that severe morning sickness means you're having a girl, while mild nausea points to a boy. Yazmin's experience with morning sickness varied between her pregnancies, making this tale another hit-or-miss.
But it doesn't stop there. We went into more physical changes, such as the position and shape of the baby bump, and even partner weight gain. Yazmin and Tijani share a laugh over how Tijani gained weight during Yazmin's first pregnancy, eating all the sweets she avoided.
We also explore cultural methods of gender prediction. From the Mayan system, which looks at the mother's age and the year of conception, to the Chinese gender chart that uses the mother's age and month of conception, these methods offer intriguing ways to guess your baby's gender.
One of the most fun and unique methods Yazmin shares is a family tradition from Mexico involving a fork, a spoon, and two chairs. This simple yet entertaining game correctly predicted that Yazmin is expecting a boy this time around.
While these old wives tales are fun to explore, it's important to remember that they are just that—tales. The most accurate ways to determine your baby's gender are through medical tests like the non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and the anatomy scan. However, these tales offer a fun way to pass the time while you wait for those test results.
So, if you're expecting and eager to find out your baby's gender, tune into our latest episode. Join us as we share our journey, debunk some myths, and have a lot of fun along the way. Whether you're team pink or team blue, this episode is sure to entertain and maybe even surprise you.
Are you having a boy or a girl? If you can’t wait to find out, we have a list of fun old wives’ tales for predicting your baby’s gender!
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