Old wives tales about guessing boy or girl?

There are many old wives tales about guessing the sex of a baby before it is born. Some of these tales are based on physical changes in the mother, while others are based on her cravings or behavior.

Here are some common old wives tales about guessing the sex of a baby:

* The mother's belly shape. It is said that a woman carrying a boy will have a pointed belly, while a woman carrying a girl will have a round belly.

* The mother's skin. It is said that a woman carrying a boy will have dry skin, while a woman carrying a girl will have oily skin.

* The mother's hair. It is said that a woman carrying a boy will have thick, shiny hair, while a woman carrying a girl will have thin, dull hair.

* The mother's cravings. It is said that a woman carrying a boy will crave salty foods, while a woman carrying a girl will crave sweet foods.

* The mother's morning sickness. It is said that a woman carrying a boy will have severe morning sickness, while a woman carrying a girl will have mild morning sickness.

* The mother's mood. It is said that a woman carrying a boy will be more irritable and moody, while a woman carrying a girl will be more calm and relaxed.

Of course, these are just old wives tales and there is no scientific evidence to support them. The only way to know for sure the sex of your baby is to have an ultrasound.