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The ancient Chinese chart sex prediction test explained

First published on Friday 25 November 2016 Last modified on Friday 19 February 2021

Is an ultrasound the only way to know the sex of your unborn baby? Not according to an ancient Chinese chart.

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And unlike many of the old wives' tales out there in terms of sex prediction, many are claiming this one to be eerily accurate.

This Chinese sex prediction chart is said to have been found in an ancient royal tomb near Beijing. It's also hailed as being over 90% accurate in predicting the sex of your baby.

You simply match up your age at the time of conception and the month in which you conceived, and then look along the table to see if you'll have a baby boy or girl.

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The chart has been doing the rounds on social media recently, with loads of mums checking it to see if it's true.

Many find it scarily accurate. Others dismiss it as a bit of fun, or 'complete nonsense'.

Does it guess your baby's sex correctly? Try it and see ...

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Planning a baby shower? Why not play a gender reveal game? You can buy cute baby shower game kits here at Amazon for around a fiver.

We also love this beautiful name sign that is available in several different colours and designs – see more details here at Etsy.