How to Determine the Gender of Your Baby During an Ultrasound Scan

Learn how to identify whether your baby is a boy or girl during a 20-week ultrasound scan with expert insights.

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Determining gender via ultrasound typically occurs during the 20-week anatomy scan. The technician looks for visible genitalia; a boy often shows a penis and scrotum, while a girl shows three lines or a ‘hamburger’ sign representing the labia. However, this is not always 100% accurate.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you tell the gender of the baby at 12 weeks? Gender determination is generally more reliable at the 20-week scan, though some methods may provide early predictions at 12 weeks.
  2. How accurate is ultrasound in determining baby gender? Ultrasound is typically around 95% accurate at 20 weeks, but results can vary based on several factors.
  3. What signs indicate a boy or girl during an ultrasound? A boy usually has visible genitalia such as a penis and scrotum, while a girl shows a 'hamburger' sign or three lines representing the labia.
  4. When is the best time for a gender reveal ultrasound? The best time for a gender reveal ultrasound is during the anatomy scan at about 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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