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How 2 know the gender without ultrasound?

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Dr. Grant Linnell answered

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Genetic testing: Sampling the fetal blood or even the amniotic fluid can be done to perform genetic testing. In addition to looking for inherited diseases, the sex of the fetus can also be determined. This is more accurate but much more risky than an ultrasound.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/23/2017

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