Pregnant woman's baby bump completely changes shape in viral TikTok video
A woman is going viral on TikTok after sharing a video of the moment her baby bump completely changed shape. Yep, you need to see it to believe it.
Taking to the social media platform, TikTok user @elliyahjade posted a clip showing how her baby bump dramatically transformed within a matter of seconds. "Exposing myself here," she wrote in the caption, before asking: "But what the fuck was my kid [doing] in there".
In the clip, @elliyahjade's baby bump protrudes out at the bottom, before quickly jerking upwards and taking a more rounded shape. "I’ve never been so freaked out but amazed," one person said in the comments section in response to the clip.
For others, the baby's movement sparked speculation over the gender, with many convinced that the new mum was carrying a boy. "Awww I feel like you gonna have a boy," one person said in the comments section, as another wrote: "Def a boy."
Following up with a comment of her own, @elliyahjade confirmed that she had, in fact, welcomed a son. "Guys!!! I’ve had the baby.. little boy."
Despite so much speculation online – and throughout history – about whether the position of a baby bump can determine the gender, this isn't accurate. "The shape of your bump is determined by the muscle tone in your stomach and the number of babies," explains the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). "It definitely isn’t a predictor of your baby's sex."
The NCT also notes that other pregnancy symptoms – such as cravings – are not indicators of a baby's gender. Commenting on the old wives' tale that craving salty foods means you’re having a boy and sweet for a girl, the NCT branded this a myth. "Cravings can be a sign of things your body needs, for example wanting to chew ice can mean a low-iron level. But they aren’t a gender predictor," the NCT points out. "The only real predictor of your baby's sex is a skilled sonographer and a scan room."
This article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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