Patient's question:
I and my husband both dislike children. After we got married, we have been working hard to have one sooner. Fortunately, we did have one. I am very eager for the baby to be born soon, and I also want to know if it's a boy or a girl. I heard that an amniocentesis can be done. Can an amniocentesis determine if it's a boy or a girl? I would like to know if an amniocentesis can determine if it's a boy or a girl. Thank you?Doctor's answer:
Amniocentesis is a type of prenatal diagnostic method used to carefully examine chromosomal abnormalities, neural tube defects, and specific genetic diseases to prevent the birth of children with birth defects. If there is a history of genetic diseases in the family, such as some forms of hemophilia or thalassemia, these can be carefully checked. I haven't heard how to determine the sex, but it's the same for both. Anyway, we're waiting patiently to have the baby.