How to know if it’s a boy or a girl: 10 popular methods with scientific backing
With the development of science and technology and the accumulation of folk experience, methods to predict the gender of the fetus have always been a hot topic for families preparing for pregnancy. The following is a compilation of popular topics on the Internet in the past 10 days.Boy and girl prediction methodand related data, including scientific testing and folk remedies, for reference.
1. Comparison of scientific testing methods

| method | Accuracy | Detection time | Fee reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-ultrasound examination | 85%-90% | After 16 weeks of pregnancy | 200-500 yuan |
| Non-invasive DNA testing | >99% | After 10 weeks of pregnancy | 2000-3000 yuan |
| amniocentesis | >99% | 16-20 weeks pregnant | 5000-8000 yuan |
2. Popularity ranking of private prediction methods
| method | support rate | Principle |
|---|---|---|
| Qing palace table calculation | 62% | Ancient Yin Yang and Five Elements Algorithm |
| pregnancy belly shape | 55% | Pointed belly is male, round belly is female |
| Fetal dream analysis | 48% | Dreams symbolize differences |
| Degree of morning sickness | 40% | The reaction is milder for men and more severe for women. |
3. Recent hot topics on the Internet
1.The "biparietal diameter femur length" algorithm has become popular: Recently, a doctor on the Douyin platform suggested that if the biparietal diameter minus the femoral length in the B-ultrasound data is more than 2, it is a boy, and if it is less than 2, it is a girl, which triggered more than 5 million discussions.
2.Controversy over fetal heart rate prediction method: The online rumor that a fetal heart rate below 140 beats/min is a boy has been refuted by experts. The normal fetal heart rate range is 110-160 beats/min, regardless of gender.
3.New detection technology attracts attention: A "saliva gender test" kit launched by a company in the United States claims that it can detect pregnancy at 6 weeks, but it has not yet been approved for use in China.
4. Recommendations from authoritative organizations
The National Health and Medical Commission clearly reminds that fetal gender identification that is not medically necessary is illegal. It is recommended that parents pay more attention to fetal health rather than gender. The "four-dimensional color ultrasound to determine gender" services carried out by some private hospitals have legal risks.
5. Data summary analysis
| method type | average accuracy | Difficulty of implementation | legal risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| medical testing | 90%-99% | high | Need to meet the indication |
| folk methods | 40%-60% | low | None |
Summary: Although there are many methods for predicting fetal gender,Scientific testing requires medical advice, folk methods are more entertaining than accurate. Most of the "insert gender test" techniques that are currently popular on social platforms lack scientific basis, and it is recommended to treat them rationally.
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