Is there a way to find out the sex of a baby as early as 8 weeks or so?

Question

My DH and I just found out last week that we were pregnant again for the second time, we have a baby boy and now we would like to have the little girl, we were wondering if there is a non-invasive test or method to find out the sex of the baby, we would like to know early, we are just dying of curiosity, but we would gladly accept whatever God gives us, we've heard of a DNA gender predictor blood test. Has anybody here done it before? where can I have it done? Are they any other methods that actually work? Thanks in advance and serious answers only please.

The DNA test I am talking about is from my own blood sample, not the baby's. They said that they would take a very small sample like diabetics do on their fingers, there is NO way I would consider doing a test that involves putting my baby in danger, it would not be worth it.

Answer 1

I actually seen something in a baby magazine the other day about this. I actually consisdered doing it. You place 3 drops of blood on the predictor kit and mail back in and they will send you the results. It was actually also shown on NBC's "TODAY" show. According to the ad it states it is 100% accurate. But I can not think for the life of me the magazine name. It may have been Baby Center (second trimester) ??

Answer 2

the DNA test are usually done at the same time as the amniocentesis. As you probably know, that test is done 18-22 weeks just like the ultra sound to detect the sex is performed. Anytime before that and the results are usually incorrect (for what the test is actually looking for, hormonal problems and possible defects) Your doctor won't do this test at eight weeks because unlike an ultrasound, there is a small risk of hurting the baby... causing you to lose it. Unfortunately, if you want results without putting your baby at risk, you will have to wait at least a while longer. I find out the sex (if baby is cooperating,) next Thursday and I'm going insane.

Answer 3

there are 3 different ways to find out.

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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)--

This diagnostic test is usually performed between 8 and 11 weeks gestation, sometimes as late as 13 weeks. This is generally a test for people who have a high risk of genetic abnormalities. Test results are available within 7 to 14 days. Miscarriage rate from CVS is about 4%, recent studies indicate that if the CVS is done before 10 weeks gestation there is an added risk (.5% to 1.7%) of limb deformity, and about 3% CVS is associated with serious decline in amniotic fluid protection. There is a greater incidence of false positives because of the differences between the cellular genetic material of the choirionic villi and the fetus. There is a small chance that the sex they determine is wrong as well.

Amniocentisis--

This diagnostic test is performed as early as 9 weeks and for diagnostic purposes, 18 weeks gestation. There is a risk of 1-1.5% miscarriage and 1% chance of other pregnancy complications (infection, premature labor, injury to the fetus, cord, or placenta, rupture of membranes, etc.). The tests take about 2-4 weeks to run. There is a small chance that the sex they tell you is incorrect.

Ultrasound--

While ultrasound can be performed at any stage of pregnancy for the purpose of finding out the sex it is best done between 18 and 26 weeks. Most care providers will not give an ultrasound for the specific purpose of finding out the sex, and the American College of OB/GYNs has issued a statement against routine ultrasound exposure during pregnancy. However, most physicians do not heed this warning. Adequate studies on ultrasound safety have not been done, but we do know that ultrasound exposure can change the way the cell reproduces and moves. There have also been studies indicating that ultrasound heats up the cells. This method is the most frequent for finding out the sex of a baby, however, it is the least accurate. Accuracy depends on several factors: baby's cooperation, gestational age, technician's ability, etc.

Source(s):

http://www.childbirth.org/articles/decid...

Answer 4

Not a 'safe' method. The DNA blood test you are talking about involves breaking into the developing fetus and extracting a DNA cell to perform and yes it will tell you gender at that point. The only issue is that by breaking the protective 'shell' around the developing cells (at eight weeks, it's not even a fetus yet) it could lead to complications later.

If you don't care the gender and are happy with what you'll get, then wait the standard 20 weeks and find out via ultrasound.

Answer 5

Yes. It is through Prenatal Chorionic Villi Sampling. That is done to check for abnormalities and genetic problems. This is only done if your husband and you are carriers for certain inherited genetic disorders. I have never heard of a DNA gender predictor blood test. If the doctor checks the DNA of the child, he/she must get the child's blood and not yours. When a woman has invasive procedures such as the sampling and amniocentesis, she is putting herself and baby at risk for spontaneous abortion.

Answer 6

i thinkit might be a little early yet. when i found out i was pregnant i had an ultrasound to find out how far i was, i was 8 1/2 weeks through and it was too early to know. i am now 22 weeks and i found out 2 weeks ago i am having a boy. i also have a young son and wanted a little girl this time, so i know how u feel good luck i hope ur baby is healthy and u will be happy with the results no matter what.

Answer 7

I've heard of the DNA gender test but never did it. Aparently at 8 weeks a ultrasound is out of the question. When I got pregnant both time I did this and it worked for me, and my family:

Take a gold ring and put it on a necklace. Hold it very still over your stomach. If the necklace starts going in a circle it a boy, and if it goes back and forth its a girl.

I know it sounds crazy but it worke for me. Good Luck!!

Answer 8

Try a chinese birth chart. I charted myself at conception, it said girl, and I am having a girl! There are many different types of gender predictors online. Just type in Gender Predictors....Once you are further along you can have an ultrasound and if you have a good tech, they are usually right on. Good luck!

Answer 9

NO. You have to be at least 5 1/2 mos to tell the sex of the child

Answer 10

you have to be at least 20 weeks to determine by UltraSound. I do know there is a kit you can order and do yourself, but I dont remember the name of it. I'm sure if you google something, it will come up.