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Hello, I received an u/s ( at a 3D place )when i was 16 weeks pregnant. and i was told it was a clear boy!! they pointed it out in a sitting position legs wide open, kind of standing on his head. but at 21 weeks i received and u/s from my obgyn and he says NO WAY! this is a girl!! is it possible to mistake a boy???
Dominique,
Yes, it's entirely possible. My mother was told I was a boy, and after having two children, I'm fairly certain I am completely female;-)
16 weeks is also quite early to give a reliable estimate of gender. The best time to tell is between 22-24 weeks. The accuracy of the ultrasound reading depends upon the skill of the technician, which, at vanity 3D ultrasound places, can vary widely. So, it's entirely possible that they were mistaken and the baby is indeed a girl.
Best,
Catherine
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Answers by Expert:
Catherine Beier MS CBE
Expertise
I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
Experience
I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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