What Will the Sex of My Baby Be?

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Babies are the cutest little bundles of joy! But when you have your own little one, how do you know what it will be? For centuries, folk tales have made guesses about babies before they’re born…and that’s exactly what we’re going to do for you!

Remember, these are fun questions that will predict your baby's sex, not their gender. Gender is a much more complex and nuanced concept that revolves around a person’s perception of themselves as they grow and develop. While the term "sex" just refers to the biological classification of the baby of birth.

So, what are you waiting for? Hit “Start Quiz” to see if you’re having a boy or a girl.

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Questions Overview

1. What do you crave most?
  1. Salty snacks
  2. Sweet treats
2. When you sleep on your side, which do you favor?
  1. Left
  2. Right
3. How would you describe your skin?
  1. Oily and acne-ridden
  2. Dry and acne-free
4. How would you describe your hair and nails?
  1. Healthy
  2. Lackluster
5. Are you light on your feet, or more on the clumsy side?
  1. Pretty graceful
  2. Super clumsy
6. How are your vibes on the average day?
  1. Chill and relaxed
  2. Stressed and unhappy
7. Do your feet tend to be on the cold side?
  1. Definitely
  2. Not really
8. Are you actually pregnant, or are you just taking this quiz for fun?
  1. I'm actually pregnant!
  2. I'm not pregnant—I'm just here for fun.

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Truthfully? We can\u2019t say for sure what sex your little one is\u2014only your OB\/GYN can give you a concrete answer to that, after at least 14 weeks of pregnancy (possibly more, depending on the person). But for centuries, so many people have sworn by the very folk tales we used to determine your result. So who knows\u2014in a few short months, you might find that the myths worked for you, too!

What to remember:<\/b> When we use the word \u201csex,\u201d we\u2019re referring to chromosomes and reproductive organs, which are typically classified as \u201cboy\u201d and \u201cgirl.\u201d Sex is a totally different concept than gender, which refers to a person\u2019s individual interpretation of themselves. While a person\u2019s gender can (and often does) match up with their assigned sex at birth, that isn\u2019t always the case.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Tell if You're Pregnant with a Girl or Boy","id":13102534,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy","image":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy-Step-26-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy-Step-26-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Tell if You're Pregnant with a Girl or Boy"},{"title":"How to Tell a Baby's Gender from an Ultrasound","id":10417754,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound","image":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/75\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound-Step-7.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound-Step-7.jpg","alt":"How to Tell a Baby's Gender from an Ultrasound"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"It\u2019s a boy!","meaning":"Congratulations! \ud83c\udf89 Based on our totally scientific(ish?) quiz questions, it sounds like you\u2019ll be giving birth to a beautiful baby boy (at least, as far as myths and folklore are concerned).

Truthfully? We can\u2019t say for sure what sex your little one is\u2014only your OB\/GYN can give you a concrete answer to that, after at least 14 weeks of pregnancy (possibly more, depending on the person). But for centuries, so many people have sworn by the very folk tales we used to determine your result. So who knows\u2014in a few short months, you might find that the myths worked for you, too!

What to remember:<\/b> When we use the word \u201csex,\u201d we\u2019re referring to chromosomes and reproductive organs, which are typically classified as \u201cboy\u201d and \u201cgirl.\u201d Sex is a totally different concept than gender, which refers to a person\u2019s individual interpretation of themselves. While a person\u2019s gender can (and often does) match up with their assigned sex at birth, that isn\u2019t always the case.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Tell if You're Pregnant with a Girl or Boy","id":13102534,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy","image":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy-Step-26-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy-Step-26-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Tell if You're Pregnant with a Girl or Boy"},{"title":"How to Tell a Baby's Gender from an Ultrasound","id":10417754,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound","image":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/75\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound-Step-7.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound-Step-7.jpg","alt":"How to Tell a Baby's Gender from an Ultrasound"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"Our crystal ball says your future baby will be a girl!","meaning":"Bust out the streamers and balloons\u2014according to your answers, a baby girl is (supposedly) in your future. Don\u2019t forget to save us some cake at your theoretical baby shower! And that's not all. Our antennas are picking up on a few other facts about your future child... we see her with:

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    • The sweetest smile you've ever seen<\/li><\/ul>
      Wow, sounds like you've got one cute baby in your future\u2014congrats!","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Tell if You're Pregnant with a Girl or Boy","id":13102534,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy","image":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy-Step-26-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Tell-if-You%27re-Pregnant-with-a-Girl-or-Boy-Step-26-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Tell if You're Pregnant with a Girl or Boy"},{"title":"How to Tell a Baby's Gender from an Ultrasound","id":10417754,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound","image":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/75\/Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound-Step-7.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Tell-a-Baby%27s-Gender-from-an-Ultrasound-Step-7.jpg","alt":"How to Tell a Baby's Gender from an Ultrasound"}],"minimum":0}]" class="quiz_results_data"/>\"What<\/picture>","alt":"What Will My Baby Look Like Quiz"},{"title":"When Will I Get Married Quiz","id":14412577,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/When-Will-I-Get-Married","image":"\"When<\/picture>","alt":"When Will I Get Married Quiz"},{"title":"How Will I Die Quiz","id":14340677,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/How-Will-I-Die","image":"\"How<\/picture>","alt":"How Will I Die Quiz"}],"number":1},{"text":"Nah, I\u2019m good.","result":"Totally understandable! While you\u2019re still here, want to check out some of these quizzes?","next_quizzes":[{"title":"What D&D Class Am I Quiz","id":14426138,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Dnd-Class-Quiz","image":"\"Dnd<\/picture>","alt":"What D&D Class Am I Quiz"},{"title":"What Is My Enneagram Type Quiz","id":14405657,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Enneagram-Test","image":"\"Enneagram<\/picture>","alt":"What Is My Enneagram Type Quiz"},{"title":"Who Is My Godly Parent Quiz","id":14179314,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Godly-Parent-Quiz","image":"\"Godly<\/picture>","alt":"Who Is My Godly Parent Quiz"}],"number":2}]}" class="quiz_questionnaire_data"/>

The Sex of Your Baby: FAQs

Can you predict the sex of your baby ahead of time?
Using an ultrasound, yes. There have always been myths and folktales about predicting your baby’s sex without an ultrasound. Here at wikiHow, we’ve even taken a closer look at some of these methods, like:

At the end of the day, though, these pregnancy myths are just that: myths. The only way to determine your baby’s sex (besides giving birth) is by consulting an ultrasound after at least 14 weeks in your pregnancy. In some cases, you might have to wait a little longer before your baby’s sex is apparent.

What determines the sex of a baby?
The fertilizing sperm determines a baby’s sex. In most cases, people are born with 2 chromosomes: XX, which are biologically female, or XY, which are biologically male. During the process of fertilization (where an egg and sperm cell combine to form cells that will eventually become the baby), the egg provides an X chromosome, while the sperm cell will either provide an X or Y chromosome.

  • In some cases, like Turner Syndrome, a baby girl can have just 1 fully working sex chromosome. In cases like Klinefelter Syndrome, a baby boy can have 2 X chromosomes and a Y chromosome.

Are a baby’s sex and gender the same thing?
No, they aren’t. The term “sex” refers to the biological classification of a baby, which includes the sex chromosomes and reproductive organs they have. Gender is a much more complex and nuanced concept that revolves around a person’s perception of themselves as they grow and develop.

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