Which Gender is Born Before Due Date

Which Gender is Born Before Due Date

It's important to understand that a baby's gender does not directly determine when they are born. While there are some statistical trends, they are not absolute and should not be used to predict the gender of a specific baby.

Here's a breakdown of the information:

1. Studies have shown that boys are slightly more likely (around 55%) to be born preterm (before 37 weeks) compared to girls. This means they might be born before their expected due date.
2. However, this difference is relatively small and not a guarantee. Many girls will be born before their due date, and many boys will be born after.
3. Due dates themselves are estimates, and only about 4% of babies are born on their exact due date. Most babies will be born within two weeks of their expected due date, either before or after.

Therefore, it's inaccurate and misleading to say that a specific gender is always born before due date. Each pregnancy and birth is unique, and focusing on a baby's health and well-being is far more important than attempting to predict their gender based on birth timing.