Ultrasound Tech Wrong

Pretty sure that 16 weeks is a little early to tell. I was told by my ultrasound tech that the only sure fire guaruntee was if you've got a boy who likes to roll over and show off. I would wait for a second ultrasound before you paint the room pink.

1 mom found this helpful

The ultrasound tech thought my nephew was a girl. Guess not. He's definitely all boy.

I believe the numbers are 95% of "It's a boy" US readings are correct and 80% of "It's a girl" are correct.
I have no experience with it, we didn't want to spoil the surprise.

Yes, the gender ultrasound diagnosis can be wrong if the baby is in a 'difficult position'.

Years ago while I was listening to the Lanigan & Malone radio show early in the morning, Tony Rizzo was also on the air. Tony and his wife were expecting their second child and according to the ultrasound technician -- the child was a girl. Well, the UT was wrong. Tony Rizzo and his wife got a surprise. Their second child was a boy. Obviously, the boy was hiding his male organs.
Tony Rizzo is the sports broadcaster for Channel 8.

If it is that critical to find the gender, have another ultrasound at a later date or talk it over with the doctor.

Definitely a little early to be sure it's a girl. If it was a boy, maybe, but girls are a little more difficult to pinpoint. If your OB won't do another ultrasound after 20 weeks, then maybe you can splurge and get a 3D or 4D one done as a treat for yourself. Most places that do them will let you come back for free for another one if the baby isn't cooperating and showing the goods.