Gender Identification | Baby's Sex

14 - 38 Weeks of Pregnancy

We provide Gender Identification bookings specifically to determine the gender of your baby.

Our patients find this useful where their local NHS service maintains a policy of not revealing the baby's sex to the parents.

From 14 weeks into your pregnancy we can tell whether your baby will be a boy or a girl provided a clear view of the sex organs is obtained.

What is the accuracy?
When good views are obtained the accuracy of our prediction is 93%.

Can I have a more accurate test?
100% accurate prenatal gender identification can only be achieved with either a CVS (12 - 14 weeks) or an Amniocentesis (16 weeks +).

These are more costly invasive procedures carried out by a Consultant and are usually performed to check for genetic disorders like Down Syndrome.

The procedures both carry a risk of miscarriage so we do not recommend nor would we perform either of these solely for Gender Identification purposes.

However if you require either of these procedures for a clinically indicated reason we are happy to include positive gender identification at no extra cost.

How is the Gender ID scan performed?
Gender Identification is performed using conventional 2D ultrasound technology.

The operator will attempt to obtain a clear image of your baby's genitalia to determine sex.

They will not be able to give answer if they cannot obtain clear image - there is no guessing!

4D scanning technology is not an advantage nor does it provide greater accuracy.

What else should I know about this service?

• Cost of the service is based on a conventional scan via the tummy (trans-abdominal)
• It may be necessary to perform an internal scan (trans-vaginal) especially from 14 - 16 weeks
• If an internal scan is required in addition to your trans-abdominal scan there will be an additional £50 charge
• During Gender Identification Scans we don't perform any other measurements or assessment of your baby
• If you require more comprehensive checks on your baby you should book a Fetal Welfare Scan.
With a Fetal Welfare Scan Gender Identification is included at no extra cost
• There is no charge for Gender Identification during any of our routine pregnancy trans-abdominal scans after 14 weeks gestation

Should you wish to know the sex of the baby during any routine pregnancy scan after 14 weeks gestation please ask before your scan starts because we do not routinely seek to establish the gender of babies.

You should be aware that our charges are based on professional time, so you will be charged for a Gender Identification Scan even if we are unable to clearly see the sex of your baby.

For bookings information and prices please see our Prices page.