Let’s face it: the sooner you know your baby’s gender, the better. The technology is there; at around 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy, you’re going to know with nearly 100% accuracy whether you’re going to have a boy or a girl. Yet, there are many other methods of baby gender predictions that may […]
Category Archives: Ultrasound
2D vs. 3D for Gender Prediction
3D ultrasounds were first introduced in 1987, but it is only in recent years that they have been widely used for monitoring fetal development. Some of the advantages of 3D ultrasound over 2D are that they allow physicians (and expectant parents) to see a three dimensional image of their baby. 2D ultrasounds can be […]
When Can Ultrasound Detect Gender?
Short of genetic sampling, an ultrasound is probably the most reliable method for gender prediction. One of the biggest factors in how reliable an ultrasound will be for gender prediction is how early it is used. If an ultrasound is used for gender prediction too soon, it is very likely that the result may either […]
How Ultrasounds Predict Gender
An ultrasound is one of the most reliable ways to tell your baby’s sex. As a matter of fact, an ultrasound may be the only way, short of something like genetic sampling or amniocentesis, that you will be able to tell your baby’s sex with any degree of certainty. Understanding how an ultrasound can be […]
Early Signs of Twins
For women who have been trying to conceive, especially for women who have been using fertility treatments or medications, finding out that you are pregnant is an extremely exciting time. Many women, once they become pregnant, may wonder if they are going to have twins. This is especially true for women whose fertility treatments tend […]
Determining Paternity Before Birth
There are several types of paternity testing that can be done. Some of them can be done after your child’s birth, and some can be done before delivery. Paternity testing can vary widely in terms of cost, ranging from $250 TO $2500. Results of paternity testing can often be given in less than two weeks. […]
How Does an Ultrasound Work for Determining Gender?
While there are many ways that you can try to predict your baby’s gender – some of which work, others of which are based on myth – one of the most reliable methods is of course the ultrasound. Short of advanced procedures such as amniocentesis or genetic sampling, an ultrasound is the one medical […]
Alternatives to Ultrasound
The safest and most reliable method of determining your baby’s gender is, of course, the ultrasound. After about 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy, your doctor should be able to use the ultrasound to detect the presence of either male or female genitalia. If the baby is a boy it’s usually easier to recognize, […]