How Can We Predict Baby Gender? Top Methods Explained
Explore how to predict your baby's gender with ultrasound, NIPT, and myths surrounding gender prediction.
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Predicting the gender of a baby typically relies on ultrasound scans, which are most accurate after 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. Some people use non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) as early as 10 weeks based on fetal DNA in the mother’s blood. While old wives' tales exist, they are not scientifically reliable.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the most accurate method to predict baby gender? The most accurate methods are ultrasound scans conducted after 18-20 weeks and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) as early as 10 weeks.
- Are old wives' tales reliable for predicting gender? Old wives' tales are anecdotal and not scientifically proven, so they should not be relied upon for accurate gender prediction.
- When can I find out my baby's gender? You can typically find out the baby's gender through an ultrasound around 18-20 weeks of pregnancy or via NIPT from about 10 weeks.
- What is NIPT? Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) analyzes fetal DNA in the mother's blood to provide early insights into the baby's gender and genetic conditions.