When it comes to your dating scan, usually performed at around 12 weeks, Dr Venkat is sceptical about the likelihood of an accurate prediction. Square, big, stocky? Or smaller compared to the rest of the body? If their legs are crossed it is impossible to see the genitalia which obviously determine if the foetus is a boy or a girl. If this happens, it is a case of trying to encourage the baby to move. We have asked mums to go for a walk and come back to see if the activity helps the baby into a new position, which usually works and then we can try again!

And as it turns out, a lot of these legends say that how you make love can help you conceive the sex you want. Check out our favorite sex positions — as well as some dietary and timing tips — rumored to boost your probability of giving birth to a baby girl. Ava Cadell says that to have a girl, the woman should be on top so that she can control the depth of penetration. Instead of going deep, your partner should ejaculate as close to the opening of your vagina as possible. This will make it much more difficult for the male sperm to reach your egg, since they have a shorter lifespan than female sperm do.

Log in Sign up. Home Pregnancy Health Antenatal scans. Chrissie Hammonds Midwife sonographer.