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The '''conception chart''' has its origins in [[13th century|thirteenth-century]] [[China]]. It purports to be able to tell a pregnant woman the [[gender]] of the [[fetus]] she is carrying. Its accuracy has not been confirmed by the [[scientific method]]. [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=19&url=http%3A//www.having-a-baby.com/pdf/Myths_about_the_sex.pdf&ei=XzgfQ5mPJ62YYN_apPAK] The fact that [[Fraternal_twins#Dizygotic_twins|twins of different sexes]] are born lends question to its accuracy.

In astrology, a Natal chart is the map of sky at the date and time of birth.

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A chart allegedly based on the Chinese conception chart, and having appeared in ''Mothering'' magazine, claims to predict the gender of the child based partly on the age of the mother at conception.

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