Can The Gender Of A Baby Be Determined Through An Ultrasound Picture At 17 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Sun, 20 May 2018

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Question : I have a 17 week ultrasound picture and would like an opinion on the gender of the baby

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and health concern in detail and attached reports.Telling the gender by just seeing the ultrasound picture is not possible ,it is also illegal in XXXXXXX
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (36 hours later)

Ultrasound is used to determine gender here in the U.S and it is not illegal here. Please forward this to someone in the U.S. to give an opinion.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gender can be detected only on live ultrasound.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The gender of the baby can be detected only on a live ultrasound. A single still image is insufficient to comment regarding the gender.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D