Understanding Nub Theory: Can a Boy Nub be Mistaken for a Girl?

Explore whether a boy nub can be confused for a girl during early ultrasounds and learn about the accuracy of gender scans.

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Yes, a boy nub can sometimes be mistaken for a girl during early gender scans. The Nub Theory, applied around 12 weeks of pregnancy, isn't foolproof because the genital tubercle can appear similar in both genders at this stage. To increase accuracy, it’s best to wait for an anatomy scan around 20 weeks, which provides a clearer view of the baby's gender.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Nub Theory? Nub Theory is a technique used to predict the gender of a baby based on the angle of the genital tubercle observed during early ultrasounds.
  2. When is the best time to determine a baby's gender? The best time to accurately determine a baby's gender is during an anatomy scan around 20 weeks of pregnancy.
  3. Why can gender scans be inaccurate? Gender scans can be inaccurate due to the genital tubercle appearing similarly in both genders during early stages of pregnancy.
  4. How reliable are early gender scans? Early gender scans using the Nub Theory can provide predictions but are not always reliable; later scans are recommended for clarity.