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Carrying high

Carrying high means the pregnant uterus and abdominal prominence appear closer to the upper abdomen or rib area.

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Belly shape carrying low and carrying high gender myths

Belly shape carrying low and carrying high gender myths

The myth: carrying low means one sex, carrying high means another The classic version of the myth says that a low, forward-projecting abdomen means the baby is a boy, while a higher, wider, or more rounded abdomen means the baby is a girl. In some families and cultures, the prediction is reversed. The details vary, […]