Patient's question:
I am five months pregnant. I heard from others that if a pregnant woman's navel is concave, she is carrying a girl, and if it is convex, she is carrying a boy. However, my mother-in-law's family has a preference for sons, which has caused me a lot of psychological stress. I would like to know if this claim has any scientific basis and how to scientifically determine the gender of the fetus.What kind of help do you need: Is it accurate to determine the gender of a baby by looking at a pregnant woman's navel?
Doctor's answer:
There are some methods for determining the gender of a fetus, such as a protruding navel during pregnancy, a dark vertical line below the navel, or some swelling in the feet, which indicate a son; a tight and firm abdomen, with a pointed middle and a very tight waist from the back, which indicate a boy; a looser abdomen that is round, easily noticeable as pregnant from the back, which indicate a girl; and irregular movements during fetal movement, which indicate a boy. Girls tend to move mostly in one or a few areas when they have fetal movement. The situation you described has no relation to the gender of the fetus. Don't overthink it, as the chances of having a boy or a girl are generally the same. As long as the ultrasound doctor can determine it, the country's regulations prohibit them from saying so. Rest well, ensure adequate sleep, maintain a balanced diet, eat more fish, vegetables, and fruits, pay attention to personal hygiene, and regularly monitor the fetus's development if possible.