'Boy or Girl?' How Early Can an Ultrasound Really Tell? (And Why You Might Want a Second Look at a Studio)

It’s the first big question everyone asks: "Is it a boy or a girl?"

At your doctor's office, the big "anatomy scan" usually happens around 20 weeks. This is a crucial medical check, and if the baby is in the right position, the tech will often (but not always!) be able to tell you the gender.

But what if you just can't wait that long?

Here's a little secret: many keepsake ultrasound studios offer "gender reveal" scans much earlier—often as early as 15 or 16 weeks!

How? Because that is the entire focus of the appointment. A dedicated, 99.9% accurate scan just to find out the gender.

And it’s not a quick, medical "by the way..."
It’s a celebration. You can bring your partner and family to share the surprise. Many studios will even hide the gender in an envelope or a "gender reveal" popper for you to open later.

While your doctor's 20-week scan is essential for health, a 15-week keepsake scan is all about pure joy and anticipation. Why wait?

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Ready to capture your own magic moment? Find a baby ultrasound studio near you.

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