It’s natural for parents-to-be to want to know the gender of their baby as soon as possible.

While ultrasound is the most reliable way to determine a baby’s sex, there are some other interesting methods that people have used over the centuries to try to predict a baby’s gender.

1. The Shape of the Belly

In some cultures, it is said that the shape of a woman’s belly can predict the gender of her baby. If a woman is carrying the baby high, it means she’s having a girl; if she’s carrying low, she’ll have a boy.

2. Morning Sickness

It is believed that if a woman is experiencing severe morning sickness during her pregnancy, she’s having a girl because female hormones are stronger than male hormones and can cause more vomiting and nausea.

3. Cravings

If a woman is craving sweet things during her pregnancy, she may be having a girl. If she’s craving salty or sour things, she may be having a boy.

4. Heart Rate

It is said that if the baby’s heart rate is above 140 beats per minute, it’s a girl, and if it’s below 140 beats per minute, it’s a boy.

5. Chinese Gender Calendar

The Chinese Gender Calendar is a chart that predicts the gender of a baby based on the mother’s age and the month in which the baby was conceived.

6. Ring Test

One popular old wives’ tale is the ring test. Tie a string to a ring or pendant, hold it over your belly, and let it swing. If it swings in a circular motion, it’s a girl; if it swings back and forth, it’s a boy.

7. Drano Test

The Drano test involves mixing a tablespoon of Drano with a cup of urine. If the mixture turns green, it’s a boy; if it turns blue, it’s a girl.

8. Mayan Method

The Mayan Method is a technique that involves adding the mother’s age at conception to the year of conception. If the result is an even number, it’s a girl; if it’s an odd number, it’s a boy.

9. Breakouts

It is believed that if a woman is experiencing acne or breakouts during her pregnancy, she’s having a girl because female hormones can cause more skin problems.

10. Intuition

Finally, some people believe that a mother’s intuition can be a reliable predictor of her baby’s gender. If a mother feels strongly that she’s having a boy or a girl, she may be right!.