Understanding Gender Determination at 15 Weeks of Pregnancy
Explore how gender determination can be tricky at 15 weeks of pregnancy due to developing external genitalia.
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At 15 weeks into a pregnancy, it is possible for a girl to be mistaken for a boy on an ultrasound. The external genitalia are still developing and may not be clearly distinguishable. For more accurate results, a gender determination is typically done closer to 20 weeks.
FAQs & Answers
- What changes occur in the baby at 15 weeks of pregnancy? At 15 weeks, the baby's organs are developing, and facial features are becoming more defined, although gender may still be indistinguishable.
- When can you accurately determine the baby's gender? Gender determination is generally considered more accurate when performed around 20 weeks of pregnancy.
- What factors affect ultrasound gender prediction? Factors include the baby's position, the quality of the ultrasound, and the technician's experience.
- Can a baby's gender change during pregnancy? No, a baby's gender is determined at conception and does not change during pregnancy.