1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Pregnancy & Childbirth

Baby Heart Rate Predicts Gender?

By , About.com Guide

1 of 3

The Myth

I have heard that you can predict the gender of your baby by using the heart rate of your baby during pregnancy. It was said that 140+ beats per minute (BPM) was a girl and under 140 BPM was a boy. Is this true?

Explore Pregnancy & Childbirth
About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Family Tech Center

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

  1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Pregnancy & Childbirth
  4. Baby Names & Showers
  5. Boy or Girl
  6. Girl or Boy Predictions
  7. Baby Heart Rate Predicts Gender?>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.