One of your biggest questions as soon as you find out you’re pregnant is whether you will have a boy or a girl.
You and your partner will be wondering and imagining life with a baby boy or baby girl, and everyone you meet will ask, “Do you know what you’re having?”
Take our fun quiz to find out whether you might be having a boy or having a girl, based on many of the common myths about your baby’s gender - but remember, this quiz is just for fun and cannot confirm for definite whether your baby will be a boy or girl.
You can ask the sonographer who carries out your 18-21 week scan, but be aware that the answer won't be 100 per cent accurate. While some parents eagerly anticipate discovering the gender of their baby's gender, some parents may experience gender disappointment if the result doesn't align with their expectations. Not all hospitals will let you know your baby's gender, so you might want a paid-for private scan - ask your midwife for details of what's available in your area.
This gender predictor quiz is not scientific and is based on many common myths and old wives‘ tales.
Gender predictions are based on fun ideas such as:
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Are you carrying your bump high or low?
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Are you craving salty or sweet foods?
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Have you got glossy, luxurious hair or is it flat and lifeless?
There are even myths, such as whether your partner puts weight on during your pregnancy, how moody and emotional you are feeling, and how hairy your legs are, or even eating a divisive fruit, such as a banana, can really influence the gender of your baby.
But all of these ideas are just for fun, and the only sure-fire way to find out whether you are having a girl or a boy is to give birth!
View more: 26 amazing myths that hint at your baby's gender:
Gender theories
1 of 261) Low heartbeat
If your baby’s heartbeat is lower than 140 beats per minute, you could be having a little boy.
2 of 262) You’re moodier than normal
Feeling grumpy and down in the dumps? It could mean you’re pregnant with a girl.
3 of 263) Sleeping on your left side
Do you keep finding you wake up on your left side? It’s another sign you’re having a boy.
4 of 264) Your skin is soft
Being pregnant with a girl could mean you’ve finally got that baby soft skin you’ve always wanted.
5 of 265) You’re carrying low
If someone tells you you’re ‘carrying low’, it means your bump is lower and your baby lying closer to the pelvis – a sign that some believe suggests your baby’s a boy…
6 of 266) You’re carrying high
… while carrying high could be a sign that you’re having a little girl.
7 of 267) No morning sickness
If this is the case, then you’re very lucky!
8 of 268) Bad morning sickness
This isn’t at all pleasant but might mean that you’ll soon have a mini me.
9 of 269) Glossier hair
Got luxurious locks and all-round a better mane than you’ve ever had in your life? It could be a sign that you’ll have a son.
10 of 2610) Thin hair
Hair lacking in volume? Apparently, it’s an indication that you’re pregnant with a daughter.
11 of 2611) Hairier legs
Found yourself reaching for the razor more frequently? It could mean you need to start thinking of some baby boy's names.
12 of 2612) Acne
One gender myth says that bad, spotty skin could mean you’re having a girl.
13 of 2613) Frequent headaches
Some believe that suffering from more headaches during pregnancy than normal is a sign that you’re expecting a boy.
14 of 2614) Carrying weight in your hips and rear
Suddenly found yourself with a more pronounced derrière? And more rounded hips? It might mean you need to paint the nursery pink.
15 of 2615) You’ve got cold feet
A strange one, but having chilly feet could indicate that you’re pregnant with a son. We’re not quite sure why…
16 of 2616) No pregnancy ‘glow’
While everyone’s talked about that ah-mazing pregnancy glow you’re bound to experience, you still haven’t come across it. Which could signal that you’re having a baby girl.
17 of 2617) You crave salty foods
Hankering after cheese, crisps and really salty meats is another signal that you’re carrying a boy.
18 of 2618) You crave sweet things
If you’re eating even more sugary treats than usual then you could have a girl. We reckon it’s a good excuse to indulge a little during your pregnancy.
19 of 2619) Your partner has put on weight during your pregnancy
This has to be the strangest of the lot. We reckon your partner packing on the pounds just means that he’s been having one too many sweet treats – but some think it could mean a baby boy is on the way.
20 of 2620) Your bump looks like a watermelon
Is this a compliment? You be the judge.
21 of 2621) If you ate a high calorie diet before you got pregnant
If you had a low-calorie diet and you didn’t have much of an appetite, you’re having a girl.
22 of 2622) Holding a ring on a piece of string over your belly and it moves in a circle
Tie a ring you wear every day to a length of cotton thread and hold it above your bump - moving in a circle means you’re having a girl, while swinging side to side means you’re having a boy. However, there’s some debate over which action signifies which gender. If you live in America, you’re more likely to believe the opposite!
23 of 2623) If you conceived in winter
If you fell pregnant in the summer, you’re having a baby girl. If you conceive in spring or autumn, there’s an equal chance of having a boy or girl.
24 of 2624) If someone asks you to hold your hands out in front of you, and you hold them palms facing up
If you hold them out palms facing downwards, you’re having a boy.
25 of 2625) If you pick up a key and hold it by its round upper section, you’re having a boy
If you pick the key up by its thinner lower section, it’s a girl.
26 of 2626) When you lie down, your baby doesn’t wriggle around too much
If your little one isn't wriggling round much when you're lying on the sofa, you might have a little mini-me on the way. If your baby is a little wriggler when you lie down, it’s a boy!
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