To find out your baby’s heart rate, you can ask your doctor at your next check-up. Measuring your infant’s heart rate is generally one of the first things done at an appointment.
Some studies link hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe vomiting and nausea during pregnancy, with having a girl. Hyperemesis gravidarum goes beyond normal nausea and vomiting, and if you find yourself unable to stand up without feeling faint or dizzy, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
Unsurprisingly, there’s no scientific evidence for this method, but it can be fun. The movement of the ring has to do with the subtle motion of your hand, not the baby’s sex.
If anxiety over your baby’s sex, or disappointment once you find out what your baby’s sex is, turns into something that affects your mental health, talk to a counselor. They can help you work through your feelings so that you can return to feeling excited about parenthood.
