Picture of gestational sac in pregnancy

The gender of the baby can be said to be the most curious thing for parents, especially for couples who are expecting their second child, they also want to know the gender of the baby in advance. But everyone knows that the gender identification method widely circulated in folk customs is unreliable. Therefore, those who have the criteria will go to the hospital for B-ultrasound to distinguish. Is it accurate to get a boy by ultrasound at around 3 and a half months of pregnancy? Let’s learn about it together below.

Is it accurate to get a boy by ultrasound at about 3 and a half months of pregnancy?

The sex of the fetus is determined from the moment the sperm and egg combine, and the true sex separation usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Therefore, it is difficult to distinguish even through B-ultrasound at around three and a half months, and it is not very accurate. Generally, it takes until April to see the result. It is not certain to be clear if you go for an ultrasound in April. It is best to see it after about 4 and a half months or in May.

How to tell the baby's gender

The baby's gender can be checked by B-ultrasound or amniocentesis. Another test uses the pregnant woman's peripheral blood, that is, capillary blood. A small amount of blood is taken from the pregnant woman's earlobe to make a blood smear. After special coloring, the test uses cytological histology technology to identify the sex of the fetus. This test is relatively safe and has an accuracy rate of more than 95%. The test meets the requirements and can be performed if the pregnancy is more than 45 days.

Generally speaking, my country strictly prohibits medical staff from revealing the baby's gender to pregnant women and their families, and except in special circumstances, hospitals will not accept other methods to identify the gender of the fetus. Therefore, expectant fathers and mothers should put their desires in their stomachs, replenish nutrition regularly, exercise appropriately, and create a healthy baby with peace of mind.