Baby Gender Predictor

There are indeed a variety of baby gender predictor tests that people have used to determine the gender of their baby before their baby is born. Some of these tests are unscientific and fall into the category of myth, while other tests are actually fairly reliable in terms of gender prediction.

In terms of the unscientific baby gender predictor tests, there are at least two that come to mind. The first test is the Drano gender prediction test. In this test, the pregnant woman mixes a sample of her urine with crystal Drano. The color that the Drano turns after being mixed is then used for gender prediction. However, there are conflicting ways to interpret the Drano gender prediction test. In some cases, it is thought that a brownish color, for example, means that you will have a boy, where in other cases it is thought that a brownish color predicts a baby of female gender.

Another unscientific but more fun gender prediction test is the wedding ring test. In this test, you dangle a wedding ring over the pregnant woman's belly. If the ring swings in a circular motion, the baby will be a girl. If it swings back and forth, it will be a boy.

Baby Gender Predictor

The most reliable baby gender predictor test is a genetic test done with Amniocentesis. However, this sort of test is rarely done for the sole purpose of gender prediction, as there are certain risks to the baby. An ultrasound is probably the next most reliable gender prediction test. How reliable an ultrasound is at gender prediction has to do with a variety of factors, including the skill and experience of the ultrasound technician. Done at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy, gender prediction with ultrasound is thought to be more than 90% reliable.

There are also home blood tests that can be used for gender prediction. The makers of these tests claim that they are at least as accurate as ultrasounds at gender prediction. Many of them will also offer a refund on the price of the test if the baby turns out to be different than what the gender prediction test said that it would be.

Ultrasounds and Baby Gender Predictor

The number of ultrasounds you will have during your pregnancy will depend on how your pregnancy develops, if you have any complications and your doctor's philosophy. Most doctors will not perform an ultrasound expressly for predicting the gender of your baby. Predicting the sex of your baby is an added bonus during the routine ultrasound. If your baby is positioned correctly, the ultrasound technician may be able to predict the gender after 16 weeks.

In addition to your routine scans, you may be able to find independent ultrasound companies who will provide ultrasounds. These ultrasounds will not be covered by your insurance agency and can be quite pricey.

Baby Gender Predictor Based On Baby's Heart Rate

One of the popular theories on baby gender prediction is based on the baby's heart rate.

The theory states that if your baby's heart rate is 140 beats per minute and above, you would be having a girl. If the heart rate was under 140 beats per minute, then you would be having a boy.

While this would be a quick and easy baby gender prediction method, there is actually no evidence that this theory is accurate.

Needle or Wedding Ring Gender Baby Gender Predictor Method

This an easy baby gender predictor method to try. Take a pin, needle, or wedding ring and attach it to a thread or strand of hair. Hold the dangling item over mom's belly while she is lying down. If the needle or wedding ring swings in a strong circular motion, you will be having a girl. If it moves in a to and fro motion like a pendulum, you will be having a boy.

An alternate version of this baby gender predictor method is to dangle the needle or wedding ring over the expectant mom's wrist instead of belly.

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