Boy or girl?
Do sweet cravings mean a girl and salty cravings a boy?
Myth
No. There’s no evidence cravings relate to the baby’s sex. They are shaped by hormones, culture, habit and changes in taste and smell.
Cravings are extremely common and vary widely between cultures, which suggests learned and psychological factors play a big role.
Strong cravings for non-food items like ice, clay or chalk (pica) can sometimes be linked to iron deficiency and are worth mentioning to your provider.
References
We found no study that tests this directly, so this answer rests on general biology and the lack of evidence for the claim.
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