What exactly is the Nub Theory...?

[mommy2baby2]

And how does it work? Thanks!

 

[LouLou1926]

Check out this link:

https://www.in-gender.com/cs/forums/t/22626.aspx

 

[mommy2baby2]

Thanks!

 

[Hoping]

Found this:

The nub theory is basically about 'the angle of the dangle'. Between 11 and 14 weeks' gestation both genders have a penis-like protuberance between the legs. They look incredibly similar at this point, except for the angle at which they are pointing. Sometimes there are males and females at this stage which are in the 'grey area', but essentially a boy's 'dangle' is 30 degrees up relative to the backbone and a girl's is below 30 degrees.

In order to be able to have any chance of predicting the gender, the foetus must not be curled up- they need to be lying as flat as possible. Also, it must be side on and apparently, it is better if the foetus is right side up.

So, check your 12 week scan picture!

 

[mommy2baby2]

thanks that's very helpful too! Comprehending the medical lingo on that link was leaving me a tad confused!

 

[Fish&Chips]

Basically the nub is what you may be able to see in between 12 and 14 weeks - it's before it forms a penis or vagina. The theory is that you can tell if it's a boy or girl depending on it's angle in relation to the bottom part of the spine. If it points up it's a boy and if it point's down or is horizontal then it's a girl. Mine, however, looked horizontal but was a boy! x

 

[lushious09]

i did not no this... theres me thinking i sore a penis ha... we shall see at 20 week scan i guess