Before introduction of ultra sound facility, there were some baRi booRhis in our culture who could tell a pregnant lady whether she will give birth to a boy or girl.
Have you heard of those ladies?
Were there prophecies accurate?
What kind of symptoms they used to tell the gender of ‘naya mehmaan’ (Please don’t confuse it with naya Pakistan)
Nausea in early morning… Girl.
No nausea in early morning… Boy.
Baby girl move early after 2 to three month conceive, but those movement are not intense.
Baby boy take time and expected mother will feel movement in 4 or 5 months.
Chinese calender is another level of gender detection … :rotato:
BTW, have you seen these symptoms and related prophecies coming true?
i think it's made up of the two old English words:
mid = with
wif = woman [wife]
a woman who is with the wife [at time of birth]
i don't recall any...i think these are just myths. the possibilities are 50-50 so whatever you say about the gender of the baby, it will come true 50% of the time.
Many years ago, there was debate competition in India on the topic 'who is more disloyal / corrupt? Politicians or Journalists'.
Journalist side included Khushwant Singh and on politician side was then Information Minister Vasnat Sathe. Vasant asked Khushwant 'why journalists are bloodthirsty for politicians always trying to create difficulties for their rule?'.
Khushwant Singh replied, 'In old days, there was a tradition in Chinese culture. At the time of birth, the part of the baby where mother kissed, the baby would flourish in professions related to that body part. do, the baby was kissed on forehead, the baby would destined to be a philosopher.. If the baby was kissed near heart.. he/ she would become poet.. If hands then painter/ musician/ sculpture, etc.'. Then Khuswat asked ' these politicians who always want to be gummed with rule (iqtidar ki kursi), you can assess, where their mother have kissed? Our (journalists) mission is to kick that part to relieve people.
Myths and Old Wives Tales on Determining Baby GenderThere are many old wives tales and myths about how to tell if a woman is pregnant with a boy or a girl. Although none of these methods are regarded as a truly effective way to determine baby sex at home, many pregnant women can’t help but try at least a couple “tests” for baby gender.
Baby Gender and Heart Rate – This baby gender myth says that boys will have a heart rate under 140; girls have a heart rate over 140.
The Ring Pendulum Gender Test – Thread a ring on a necklace or string to create a pendulum and hold it over the pregnant woman’s belly. If the pendulum swings in a side-to-side motion, it’s a girl; if the ring moves in a circular motion, it’s a boy.
The Belly Shape Myth – This pregnancy myth holds that if a mother’s baby bump is low, it’s a boy; if the baby is carried high, it’s a girl.
Cravings and Baby Gender – This old wives tale says that if a pregnant woman craves sweets, she’s having a girl. But if the woman is craving salty foods, she’s having a boy.
The Father’s Weight Gain Myth – According to this myth, if the father gains weight during the pregnancy, it’s a girl; if the father’s weight remains stable or decreases, it’s a baby boy.
The Key Test for Baby Sex – Place a key in front of the pregnant woman. If she picks up the key from the thin end, it’s a girl; if the woman picks up the key from the base, it’s a baby boy.
Myths on Acne in Pregnancy – If the woman develops acne during pregnancy, she is expecting a baby girl. If her skin remains clear, she will have a boy.
Some believe that dreams can predict baby gender. Dream symbols are said to predict whether a woman is pregnant with a boy or a girl. In the case of a boy, the pregnant woman’s dreams may be dominated by male-related imagery like cars and trucks, the color blue, linear objects and phallic symbols. In the case of a girl, the mother is said to dream of feminine images like flowers and dolls, cosmetics, the color pink, and rounded objects.
Myths on predicting baby gender can vary dramatically based on culture. According to IntelliGender.com, the Chinese use the ancient Chinese calendar to predict baby gender using the date of the baby’s conception and the mother’s age.
Many years ago, there was debate competition in India on the topic 'who is more disloyal / corrupt? Politicians or Journalists'.
Journalist side included Khushwant Singh and on politician side was then Information Minister Vasnat Sathe. Vasant asked Khushwant 'why journalists are bloodthirsty for politicians always trying to create difficulties for their rule?'.
Khushwant Singh replied, 'In old days, there was a tradition in Chinese culture. At the time of birth, the part of the baby where mother kissed, the baby would flourish in professions related to that body part. do, the baby was kissed on forehead, the baby would destined to be a philosopher.. If the baby was kissed near heart.. he/ she would become poet.. If hands then painter/ musician/ sculpture, etc.'. Then Khuswat asked ' these politicians who always want to be gummed with rule (iqtidar ki kursi), you can assess, where their mother have kissed? Our (journalists) mission is to kick that part to relieve people.
hahahaha...Khushwant Saab was great!
vaise, ab to yeh baat bilkul sach lagtii hai....may be 100% sach in case of politicians...Zardari, Nawaz were kissed repeatedly i guess you know where! :D