Or depending on how you carry the baby high or low , you can determine its sex. You could have a lot of heartburn and deliver a completely bald baby. Acid reflux is common during pregnancy but not an accurate barometer for the number of hair bows you may need to purchase. Hate to break it to you, but again, no association with heart rate and the gender of your baby.
Bottom line: We want all babies to have a normal heart rate. Once things progress in the pregnancy, we get more insight into gender. There might be some truth to this one.
There can be a slight connection between severe nausea and vomiting in the first trimester and having a baby girl — but there is certainly no guarantee. The flu shot is a must. The Centers for Disease Control recommends the flu shot at any point during the three trimesters of your pregnancy. The opinion is the shot will have no negative effects on baby. Pregnant women have suppressed immune systems already, and if you contract the respiratory flu, it can turn serious very quickly. Unless you have complications — bleeding placenta, pre-term labor, etc.
It can actually initiate contractions. When people give you predictions or advice, just smile, enjoy your baby bump and enjoy the arrival of your baby boy or baby girl! You can visit Dr. Skip to main content. Busting 6 Pregnancy Myths. People start offering advice, making predictions about the sex of the baby and sharing personal pregnancy stories. Myth No. About the Author Dr. For media inquiries , please contact the Methodist Health System public relations and communications team.
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