Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Asked 5 months ago

Is acne in pregnancy a sign of a girl?

My aunt told me that if you get a lot of acne during pregnancy, it means you're going to have a girl. Is acne in pregnancy really a sign that you're expecting a baby girl?

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Radhika Sharma Radhika Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Haha, I wish my fitness tracker could predict that! While there are old wives' tales about 'girl stealing your beauty' and causing acne, there's absolutely no scientific basis for it. Gender is determined genetically, not by skin breakouts during pregnancy. Don't fall for myths!

Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Many old sayings connect acne during pregnancy to having a girl, but these are more traditions than truths. The body undergoes many changes with pregnancy, leading to skin differences. Focus on peace and well-being, the gender is a beautiful surprise. Practice gentle pranayama for hormonal balance.

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, if acne meant a girl, my wife would have had a girl with every pimple! 😂 No, no, beta, that's just an old wives' tale. Hormones make your skin go crazy, that's it. It has nothing to do with the baby's gender. We've tried all these tricks, never worked!

Kavita Singh Kavita Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Absolutely not. The gender of your baby is determined at conception by chromosomes, not by any maternal symptoms like acne. These are just old myths. If you want to know the gender, ask your gynaecologist about medical tests like ultrasound when appropriate, not by looking at your skin.

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Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haha, if that were true, pregnancy would be like a gender reveal party every time a pimple popped! 😉 No, yaar, acne during pregnancy is just your hormones having a wild party, not a hint about the baby's gender. I tried to guess with my cravings, but even that didn't work! It's just luck!

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