I am 20 weeks and went for my ultrasound to determine the sexy of my baby and the doctor told me I was having a girl because she saw 3 lines...is it a girl or is it still possible to be a boy?
2007-08-09 17:41:13 · 16 answers · asked by diana n 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
well nothing is 100% accurate.........
i knew this lady who had 6 children.....when she was pregnant they went for an ultrasound.........and they told her (every single one) it was going to be a boy.........turned out she had 6 girls.........[and no she didn't have the same doctor- she was a minister's wife so she moved alot]
2007-08-09 17:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 16 weeks, and even earlier nowadays, ultrasound is pretty accurate with dating, although it does depend on the equipment and the technician. At the age you mention, I would suspect that the gestational age stated is certainly accurate within a few days to a week. As a general rule, it is not the policy to inform parents of the baby’s gender as a matter of course. Parents who are really both decided and certain of their decision, that they would like to learn if they have a boy or a girl, can request the technician to let them know. If the technician has identified male genitalia, it is very accurate as to the sex determination. He or she must have obtained a very clear image; they will rarely commit themselves if they are unsure. Sex determination can be done earlier with ultrasound, but the accuracy diminishes. Of course, an earlier amniocentesis or other genetic test could have determined the sex earlier, too, with much more certainty.
2007-08-09 17:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
was it a clear shot between the legs or a small view from a different angle?
I have the ultrasound pic of my first son where the tech put that she seen three lines look up from the bottom (he was heads up at the time) so they labled it 80% chance of a girl. Boy did i get a surprise, a big one lol.
With my second son they couldn't get a clear shot between the legs but they didn't see anything so they said 70% chance it was a girl but sure enough another big surprise.
2007-08-09 17:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All my friends have been told right. It's never 100% sure, but more than likely what they say is true. I've been told the only case would be if the baby was in a bad position for the doctor to be able to determine the sex. good luck!
2007-08-09 17:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by brittney b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call ultrasounds accurate
However the doctor is basing the call off of opinion of the ultrasound which could go either way(but most likely correct).
2007-08-09 17:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by saviour 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told I was having a boy but I am not going to believe it until it comes out. My sister was told the whole way through her pregnancy that she was having a girl and when the baby came there was no way that he was a girl, Medicine has advanced and they can do wonderful things but I wouldnt believe anything until they arrive just in case.
Good Luck.
2007-08-13 17:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would trust the ultrasound! I am having a boy and there were no lines.
2007-08-09 17:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by Brooke S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultrasound is pretty accurate gadget. But if you don't feel confident than try urine test to determine the sex of your baby. Urine test to determine gender is widely used and trusted in many countries.
2007-08-09 17:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by nimesh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will go in for at least 2 more ultrasounds...as time gets closer they will determine it for sure. theres always that possibility of it being a boy, but you never know.
2007-08-09 17:45:41 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is girl there is a big difference between a girl and a boy when they look on a ultrasound
2007-08-09 17:45:40 · answer #10 · answered by Towana StaRr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋