"What a fantastic day. We found out the gender of my baby today now that I am 16 weeks! There is no greater feeling quite like seeing your baby squirm around inside of you! Best feeling ever! You couldn't wipe the smile off my face! On top of all that I walked away with movie clips and still images transferred directly to my phone so I can watch my baby's heartbeat whenever I want. I will definitely be back for more images! "– Nicola
Why do Parents-to be want to Find out the Gender?
First time parents are very eager to know the gender because they want to have everything sorted for the baby early. The nursery painted, toys and clothes ready to go and of course as much time as possible to find the right name.
Many expecting couples find family and friends put a lot of pressure on them to find out early as a way of being involved, in some small way, in the pregnancy
Couples that already have kids, especially 2 daughters or two sons, desperately want to know what they are having and can’t wait
And of course everyone wants to have a gender reveal party with all their friends and family around them to share in the big news with balloons, cakes and presents.
Why Find out by Ultrasound and not with a Blood Test?
So many couples look forward to seeing their baby properly the first time. For many couples, the excitement of finding out what they are having together with the reassurance that baby is progressing well, that the heartbeat is strong and baby is growing as expected can be a very emotional experience.
Add to that the sight of baby kicking in real time, sucking its thumb and stretching, it is no wonder that thousands of couples choose to have an Ultrasound to find out the gender of their baby rather than a blood test.
How Accurate is a of Gender Scan?
Because Ultrasound is a visual media, determinations today are more or less 100% accurate. Of course it does depend on the quality of the machine that is used and the skill of the technician but, in general, you should be able to see to a clear and obvious image of the baby’s gender on the screen.
If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with what you have been shown you ask to see it again until you are satisfied. Before you choose anywhere make sure the reviews are plentiful and positive.
How many People to Choose to Find out the Gender of Their Baby?
Statistics show that over 90% of all pregnancies will know the sex of their baby before birth and over 75% will have named the baby before birth.
What should I be Looking for to Identify the Gender?
You’re expecting a boy when a view of male genitalia (testicles, penis, and scrotum), it is clearly evident between the legs. To be certain, the b est time to have a gender scan is any time after 14 weeks.
You are expecting a girl when three lines appear between the legs, generally referred to as the Hamburger sign. This term is given to the appearance of the female organs, the labia and clitoris. Close examination of the image will reveal the labia lips appear similar to a hamburger bun and the clitoris bears similarity to the appearance of a hamburger patty.
Checklist to Find the Right Ultrasound Scanning Center for You
- How old is their equipment and how much experience does the technician have?
- How many people (friends and family) can you have accompanying you in the scanning room?
- Do they provide movie clips and still images? Are they included in the cost of the scan? How are those images delivered. If movie clips and images are given to you on USB sticks or DVD’s the scanning equipment is old and out of date. The new machines are much more accurate and have built in WiFi delivering movie clips and still images straight to your phone or device.
About the Author
With over 15 years experience in scanning pregnancy in Victoria, David Portnoy , owner of Early Image, provides round the clock, 24/7, access to an ultrasound machine for reassurance and stress relief scans, early gender scanning and 5D ultrasound. The only studio in Melbourne specializing in gender scan as early as 14 weeks with no doctor’s referral necessary.