Questions & Answers

We were able to see gender on US at 12 weeks. Officially everyone will say that that is too early, but I've read lots of women see it on US at that time. Boys are more certain than girls at that early stage. We also had Harmony test at 10 weeks (though it took two weeks to get results, so basically 12 weeks).

We had an ultrasound around 12 weeks. My husband said to looked like our baby had boy parts but I was skeptical. As it turned out, he was and still is all boy at 18w, 24w, and 30w scans. I guess he was right. Must have been more obvious being a boy. You could always pay for a 4D ultrasound. Very cool and in my opinion worth the money. Some advertise they can do an early gender check around 16w. Best of luck! Hope you end up with what you want, but most importantly, a healthy baby!

We found out at about 9 weeks...we had the panorama test done.

I found out with my daughter and son at about 20 weeks but this go round after two MC's we didnt want to wait till the 20 week scan, so we went and had one done at 16 weeks. Its a girl! :)

Our high tech equipment allowed us to get a 60-70% the other week at the 12week scan the nub was very clear and flat although at this early stage it can for sure change. The blood testing is very expensive but also covers all the chromosome defect testing etc it cost $550 with no rebate where I'm from and it is done from 10 weeks to 13 ish. It will give you accurate gender 99.6% according to my specialist.
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With my first son, we found out at 20 weeks. With my twin boys, it was accurately predicted at 14 weeks, later confirmed at 19 weeks. All those times it was by ultrasound.

I found out at 12 weeks. I was told at the 12 week ultrasound that it was very likely a girl but to wait on the blood work for confirmation. About a week later the Harmony test confirmed that I was indeed having a girl. The Harmony test is about $750, but most insurance companies cover at least $550. I was covered at 100% bc I was 35 & the purpose of the test is to check for the 3 most common trisomies.

Gender by ultrasound can be determined around 14wks or later but isn't a 100%. Even though baby's parts are developed by that time, it will depend on the technician performing the test. There are some blood tests that can offer gender determination, but they are not used solely for that purpose. It is a test to check for chromosome anomalies, and can also detect the presence or absence of a Y chromosome. It is usually performed at 10wks or anytime after and is done in place of the triple screen test. In my area it is the MaterniT21 test, others are called Harmony. Also, where I live it is not offered to everyone, only those of high risk criteria. I had it done due to age and multiples. Not sure what all criteria are. Mine was not covered by insurance either and the out of pocket expense can be as much as $2000. Some insurances cover a portion leave a few hundred for parents to pay. Good luck!!