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Is ultra sound machine child gender?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

It will show gender: An ultrasound of a fetus will show its gender. Ask the obstetrician or radiologist who did the study

Answered 8/19/2014

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Odd wording: Ultrasound machines can detect features that express gender as early as 16 weeks, while many don't like to commit to it's findings until 20 wks. The success in this endeavor requires that baby cooperate and show the genitals.

Answered 8/10/2016

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