Ultrasound reports usually do not state the baby’s gender directly
Look for terms such as “male fetus” or “female fetus” in the report
Check the “genitalia” or “external genitalia” section if included
A report may mention “normal male genitalia” or “normal female genitalia”
If the report says “sex not determined,” the gender was not identified
If the report says “limited view,” gender may not have been visible clearly
Gender identification is more reliable during the anatomy scan, usually around 18 to 22 weeks
Ask the sonographer or doctor if the report does not clearly mention the gender
Some places do not allow gender disclosure in ultrasound reports due to legal restrictions