Patient's question:
My wife is now 4 months pregnant. When she went for a Down syndrome screening, the doctor told me she was carrying a son, and we were both very happy. Our family already has three daughters, so this time we really wanted a boy. However, I'm still a little worried it might be a girl.Help needed: Is the gender prediction accurate based on the screening results?
Doctor's answer:
Inaccurate. The purpose of the Down syndrome screening is to determine the risk level of the fetus having Down syndrome by testing the pregnant woman's blood. It is not used for determining the gender of the fetus. The most effective method for determining the gender of the fetus currently is through an ultrasound. At four months, the baby's reproductive organs can be seen on an ultrasound, but it may not always be completely accurate. Sometimes, if the baby's position is not right, it may lead to a misdiagnosis. Whether the baby is a boy or a girl is their own destiny. Thinking too much during pregnancy is not good.