The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ONE WAY TO DETERMINE THE SEX OF AN UNBORN CHILD IS TO HOLD A RING
ON A STRING OVER THE EXPECTANT MOTHER'S STOMACH. IF THE RING SWAYS
TO THE RIGHT, THE CHILD WILL BE A GIRL; IF IT SWAYS TO THE LEFT,
IT'S A BOY.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT MADE IT CLEAR THAT SHE BELIEVES IN THIS OLD ITALIAN
BELIEF.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Date learned: 02-25-1982