Apr
am hoping they have the ability to tell me the sex but is it a tiny to early to tell
my partner cant come with me as he’s working so am hoping they have the ability to tell the sex and put the answer in an evelope so we have the ability to open it together:D
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Pregnancy Health
Ultrasound Anatomy Scan Level 2 Ultrasound
Details, details! This special ultrasound gives you a very specific glimpse of your growing baby.
What it screens for: The ultrasound anatomy scan, or level 2 ultrasound, is an amazingly interesting experience for parents-to-be. Your baby will be measured from crown to rump (and what a adorable rump it is!), around her middle, around her head — and that's just for starters. The four chambers of the heart will be viewed, as well as the kidneys, bladder, stomach, brain, spine, and sex organs (be sure to tell your sonographer if you don't want to know what he or she sees — or doesn't see!).
Measurements are taken to make sure your baby is growing appropriately (and that his or her gestational age is still on target). A survey of the organs, including the umbilical cord, ensures that they’re developing normally (or identifies any potential problems as soon as possible). The sonographer will also be looking at your amniotic fluid levels, the location of the placenta, and the fetal heart rate. Settle in to like the show: The detailed level 2 scan can take 30 to 45 minutes (depending on how cooperative your tiny one wants to be during the photo shoot).
Who it's for: Most practitioners order a level 2 ultrasound for all their moms-to-be.
How it's done: You recline on an exam table with your belly exposed. A sonographer applies gel and then moves the transducer over your abdomen. As sound waves emitted from the transducer bounce off “structures” inside (like your baby's cute face!), images are formed on a video screen. To get the most comprehensive assessment, the sonographer will be aiming for many different views from lots of different angles in this scan. When the technician gets a clear shot, he or she will freeze-frame the picture (that's the actual sonogram) and then measure the anatomy. You can anticipate to go home with one or two good sonogram photos (the perinatologist and your practitioner will review the rest).
When it's done: Most level 2 ultrasounds are performed between 18 and 22 weeks. If you have a condition that needs to be monitored (such as carrying twins), you might have more than one detailed ultrasound.
Risks: There are no significant risks associated with ultrasounds, though medical guidelines caution against unnecessary exposure to ultrasound — which is why your practitioner will schedule only a handful of them throughout your pregnancy.
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well dont be disappointed if its a girl, thats still a precious little life and millions of people can't have children and would love that,
congratulations, I hope it's a healthy baby, that's the only important thing.
God bless.
EDIT- That's good, I wasn't trying to be rude but it sort of grates on me when people are disappointed at their little babies gender especially since my wife had a miscarriage before. Enjoy your new baby. You seem like a good parent I'm sure he/she will be happy.
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i just had a scan last week at 16 weeks 3 days. they could tell that i am having a girl. so no its not too early to tell. actually they told me 2 weeks before at 14 1/2 weeks that they were pretty sure it was a girl. good luck and let us know.
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I found out with my first at 16 weeks. It was very clear that it was a boy.
It depends on the postion of the baby and the quality of the machine too.
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Those I have known have been at the 20 week scan but I guess they might be able to tell. It will depend how the baby is lying during the scan. best wishes for the future.
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They couldn't tell at my 16 week scan, but at 20 weeks, they were very sure he was a boy. Good luck, though.
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Nope, 16 weeks is the earliest they have the ability to tell the sex. Good luck!!
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That's awesome. GOOD LUCK keep us posted on what the results are.