How to accurately identify the gender of the fetus?
Whether you want to know if your baby is a boy or a girl, or for medical diagnosis, it is important to accurately identify the gender of your baby. Below we will elaborate on how to accurately identify the gender of the fetus from four aspects: ultrasonic examination, serological examination, genetic examination and fetal movement patterns.
Ultrasound examination
Ultrasound examination is currently a more common method for checking the gender of the fetus. During a B-ultrasound examination, doctors can determine the gender of the fetus by observing its reproductive organs. The penis is often clearly visible in male fetuses, while the vagina is visible in female fetuses. Generally speaking, it is more accurate to conduct B-ultrasound examination between 16 and 18 weeks of pregnancy. However, it is worth noting that the penis of some male fetuses is difficult to identify when the fetus is stretched forward on the thigh (that is, lying under the belly), or the vagina is not easily visible when the fetus of a female fetus awkwardly maintains its raised buttocks. Therefore, when determining the gender of the fetus, you cannot rely solely on the results of one B-ultrasound examination.
Serological test
Serology tests are performed by collecting blood from pregnant women. The principle of this test is based on the fact that the sex chromosomes of the fetus in the blood of the pregnant woman are different from the mother\’s own sex chromosomes. Serological tests are usually performed when pregnant women are 12 weeks pregnant, and the accuracy can reach more than 99%. However, although serological testing has high accuracy, its shortcomings are also obvious, that is, the cost is relatively high, and it takes a while to get the test results.
Genetic examination
Genetic testing can detect chromosomal abnormalities and genetic mutations in the fetus. Genetic testing is necessary for fetal chromosomal abnormalities found during pregnancy or diseases that may be passed on to the next generation. In addition, single-gene genetic diseases and some chromosomal genetic diseases can also be screened through genetic tests. However, because genetic testing requires relatively complex procedures such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus tissue examination in the first trimester, not all pregnant women are suitable for such testing.
Fetal movement patterns
The gender of the fetus during pregnancy may also be inferred by observing fetal movement patterns. It is said that male fetuses are active and active during the fetal period, so male fetuses will move more frequently than female fetuses. However, the pattern of fetal movement varies from person to person and may be related to the pregnant woman\’s own physical condition, eating habits, fetal health, etc. Therefore, it is not a very scientific and accurate method to predict the gender of the fetus through fetal movement patterns.
To sum up, accurately determining the gender of the fetus requires a combination of multiple examination methods. You can choose the method that suits you according to your own situation. If necessary, it can be confirmed repeatedly in multiple checks to reduce the probability of errors as much as possible. At the same time, when conducting inspections, it is necessary to choose a highly reputable medical institution or professional inspection agency to ensure the accuracy and safety of the inspection.
