Understanding the Nub: Can a Girl's Nub Be Mistaken for a Boy's?
Discover how a girl's nub can be confused with a boy's during early ultrasounds and learn key gender prediction clues.
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Yes, a girl’s nub can be mistaken for a boy during an early ultrasound. The ‘nub’ or genital tubercle, which can be observed between 11-13 weeks, can appear similar in both genders. The angle of the nub in relation to the spine is often used to predict gender, but differences can be subtle. Follow-up scans or genetic testing provide more accurate results.
FAQs & Answers
- What is a nub in relation to gender prediction? The nub, or genital tubercle, is the early development of the external genitalia visible during an ultrasound.
- At what stage of pregnancy can I see the nub? The nub can typically be observed between 11 to 13 weeks of pregnancy during an ultrasound.
- How reliable is nub angle prediction for gender? While nub angle can give clues about gender, it's not fully reliable; follow-up scans or genetic testing can provide more accurate results.
- What other methods are there for gender prediction during pregnancy? Aside from ultrasounds, genetic testing, blood tests, and 3D imaging can offer additional insights into the baby's gender.