2006-10-19 19:20:00 · 10 answers · asked by gemini_35er 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hi! If this is your first pregnancy they may recommend waiting until you are 20 weeks. But I am pretty sure that they should be able to tell by then. In any case this depends on what happens when they run the scan. I had to wait until I was 22 weeks with my daughter because when I went in at 18 weeks, her legs were in a position that made it impossible to see clearly and she was stubborn and would not move. I hated having to wait so long to get another appointment because this was a very popular doctor but anyhow, wait and see. You'll probably know when the time comes.
2006-10-19 19:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations, It is not 100% but if at your 18 weeks scan your baby is playing the game and lays in the right spot then its possible, It is more likely they mistake a boy to be a girl but it is common to also mistake a girl to be a boy, Its not a clear picture as its made up by sound waves so its never said that this is defiantly a boy/girl. I was told the correct sexes of my 2 children but I don't believe the sex they told me this time. My sister in law however was told from 18 weeks to her last scan at 39 weeks she was having a boy and she has a beautiful daughter.
Good luck
2006-10-20 02:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by mj_missi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember when I was pregnant. I was eager to know the sex of the baby. I do believe that I was close to five months or 4 1/2 months when they told me that my first child was a girl or they thought it was a girl. It was so funny because every one told me by there old tales that the baby was a boy or some said it was a girl. The doctor also said it was a chance she could be wrong just by looking at the u/s. I wish you the best, and I hope you have a healthy baby. -o- by the way the doctors knew that my little boy was a boy for sure.
2006-10-20 02:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mother of two 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
50% chance of being able to tell w/ normal ultrasound, if using a 2D or 3D or 4D your chances are about 75% as long as baby cooperates, haha. Also, a simple blood test can be done & it is super accurate. It can be done as early as 5 weeks, not all docs will do, but most of the OBs I work with will it is 100% accurate & only about 1 year old, it is only avail. in the US. Most insurance cos do not cover but it is only about 200.00. I believe you can also order the test yourself, w/o doc. Good Luck for a Happy & Healthy Baby! Check out the link
2006-10-20 02:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the baby is in the right position they may be able to, but if they say that it looks like it may be a girl, don't go rush out and buy everything pink. Wait until you have another scan or until the baby is born. Higher chance of having a boy when they say it looks like a girl than having a girl when they say it looks like a boy
2006-10-20 02:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 18 weeks the sex of the baby should be clear enough for the sonographer to tell. I had scans at 19 weeks and they could see very clearly then.
2006-10-20 02:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by Bubbles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they should be able to tell just fine by 18 weeks. Unless your little guy has his legs crossed like mine did, or if they are in a weird position. But chances are you'll be able to find out if you choose to
2006-10-20 02:24:13 · answer #7 · answered by kcgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the baby is sitting in the right position they should be able to tell.
2006-10-20 07:02:27 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You betcha! As long as your little one positions itself right and doesn't "hide from the camera", lol!
2006-10-20 02:29:27 · answer #9 · answered by someoneoutthere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably, if the babu\y's position is right
2006-10-20 02:22:43 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋