Boy or Girl? Find Out With a Private Ultrasound Scan

Becoming a parent is an exciting event and some parents opt to know the sex of their unborn baby to better prepare for the homecoming. This is typically done via ultrasound. Most practitioners will not give an ultrasound solely to determine the sex of a baby, so a good option is to seek out a facility that offers a private ultrasound scan.

Practitioners usually order ultrasounds if a problem occurs during the pregnancy, or as a diagnostic tool. If an expectant mother is experiencing cramping, bleeding, or needs to determine if the unborn baby may have Down Syndrome or other foetal anomalies, a practitioner will use an ultrasound to determine if there is a problem. Some will let the parent know the sex of the baby during this ultrasound, but for mothers who are not having trouble during pregnancy; a private ultrasound scan is a rewarding experience.

For a fee, facilities that offer an ultrasound to determine the sex of a child strive to make this a memorable experience. Often a videotape will be offered so the parent can show friends and family the exact moment they discovered whether they were having a boy or a girl. In addition, pictures of the baby are also given.

While the results are 85-92% accurate, occasionally mistakes are made. The odds for accuracy are increased if the mother is 18-22 weeks pregnant. Most facilities will not do an ultrasound before 20 weeks due to the possibility of error. This is because in early pregnancy, the penis and clitoris are similar in size, and the possibility for a mistake is increased. There are a number of factors that will aid your ultrasound technician in determining the sex. First, the baby must be cooperative. At times, the foetus will not open the legs so the sex cannot be determined. Practitioners look for a well-defined labia and clitoris when declaring a girl baby, and the boy's penis and testicles are better defined after 20 weeks. Mothers should drink plenty of water before the ultrasound, as this causes the uterus to push forward and make viewing the baby easier. 3D ultrasound is now available and this offers parents a clear view of not only the sex of their unborn child, but facial features as well.

Alternatively, some parents will choose not to find out the gender of their baby. A lot of people enjoy the uncertainty and the surprise, which is understandable. Not knowing if you will have a son or a daughter can add considerably to the excitement and increase the anticipation of the big day when they will arrive. However, with this line of thought, it doesn't provide much help in preparation. This is because you will have to choose neutral colours and neutral presents. In addition, you will have to think of a boy's name as well as a girl's name. Finding out the gender does help but removes the ultimate surprise.

A private ultrasound scan gives expecting parents many benefits. Sex and colour appropriate clothing can be purchased in advance, as well as all the toys. Designing the nursery is a lot easier if the sex is known ahead of time. Furthermore, it makes it easier for friends and family to purchase gifts and have a theme appropriate baby shower for the expectant parents. Pictures of the ultrasound can be included in a baby book or framed so the memorable event is on display for everyone to see. It is also nice to have a video tape and pictures to show your child when they get older, so they will know just how much they were anticipated and loved before they were even born.

For further information on pregnancy, well being and having a private ultrasound scan, visit Ultrasound Direct who also provide a pelvic ultrasound scan across a number of clinics.

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