Boston: Ultrasounds - Finding Out the Baby"s Gender

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Ultrasound Technique (also called a feta anatomy survey) could be used to find out the baby’s gender. It is just one of the techniques used by parents who are desirous to know in advance the sex of the baby coming. This method involves the technician (Ultrasonographer) putting a device on the mother’s stomach. This device sends high frequency waves to the womb and this in turn sends signal which is read by the technician on the survey screen to tell whether the baby will be a boy or a girl.

Other methods include urine test using proprietary products, blood tests and Amniocentesis which could be done at about after six weeks of pregnancy. Usually, Amniocentesis is carried out for women who are thirty five years and above or where genetic disorder is suspected. The Chinese pregnant chart is also there.

Now, ultrasound, it must be understood, is not solely used to predict a baby’s gender. It is normally used to monitor fetus development and possible anomalies in the womb. In fact, some doctors will not perform an ultrasound on a pregnant purposely to determine the sex of a baby. It must also be made clear that ultrasound is only useful for pregnant women who want to be informed of the already formed baby. It is not a useful technique for a woman who wants to predetermine the baby’s gender. When conception has taken place, no method can influence the baby’s gender again.

Using ultrasound to predict the sex of a baby may not be hundred percent correct. When done in the early stage of pregnancy, ultrasound may not be able to predict the baby’s gender correctly. This is because the genitals have not been formed and using ultrasound to determine a baby’s sex depends on looking for the genitals on the survey screen.. Usually an ultrasound for baby gender determination is done after about 18 weeks (usually between 18 and 22 ) of pregnancy because at this time the genitals would have been substantially formed. Not only that, the fetus must be well positioned for a more accurate reading. With a bit of luck, you yourself may be able to predict correctly. Generally, the absence of male genitals means the baby will be a girl. Be warned, it may not be that easy, only the Ultrasonographer and other relevant health professionals can correctly read the ultrasound and even at that they may not always spot on. Accuracy of baby gender prediction using ultrasound also depends on the type of machine used and the competence of the professionals.

Yes, ultrasound is a common technique used today to know the baby’s sex in advance and it could be fun. These days the medic or the technician may even give you the DVD to watch at home if you requested in advance. There are however natural methods to predetermine the sex of your coming baby if you so wish and they are well covered at http://pickthesexofyourbaby.com/

Source by Jide Omiyale

Ultrasounds - Finding Out the Baby"s Gender