Can a pregnant woman's belly shape predict the baby's sex?

Many myths and old wives' tales claim to predict the sex of an unborn baby, including the shape of a pregnant woman's belly. Some people believe that a pointy belly shape means the baby will be a boy, while a round belly means the baby will be a girl.

However, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that belly shape can accurately predict the sex of a baby during pregnancy. The shape of a pregnant woman's belly is determined by various factors, including the size and position of the baby, the amount of amniotic fluid, and the mother's body type and muscle tone.

The only accurate way to determine the sex of a baby is through prenatal testing, such as ultrasound or amniocentesis, which can detect the presence of the Y chromosome in male fetuses.

It's important to remember that a baby's sex is determined by the chromosomes they inherit from their parents, and not by any physical characteristics of the mother.