finding sex of baby at 9 weeks!

bspletzer · February 2015

It has been 4 years since I had a baby and now there is a new blood test you can take after 9 weeks pregnant and find out if there are any genetic disorders and also the baby's sex!

maybebaby3 · February 2015

I've heard something about this. What is the test called?

frantastic12 · February 2015

There are a few different names for the test depending on the manufacturer.

Insurance rarely covers this testing for non-high risk, non-AMA pregnancy, so it costs anywhere from $795 to $2000+ out of pocket.

gerbies · February 2015

I believe it's the fetal cell-free DNA test (most people refer to it based on brand name). In my doctor's office, it's available 10-12 weeks. I'm not if you can do it at 9 weeks. I am 40 and high-risk, so it will be covered. Can't wait!

AnnikaD20 · February 2015

I did this test with my first. He flagged for several markers for a chromosomal disorder on his anatomy scan, so we did the test, although I already knew the sex at that point. The one I did was called MaterniT-21 I think? He was fine, and the peace of mind of getting clear test results was wonderful. But if the results came back abnormal, the extra time to mentally prepare before the birth would have been welcome as well.

MrsJohnston&Labradors · February 2015

How exciting! Keep us updated

deanna1313 · February 2015

@frantastic12‌ yup! I thought it was just offered for high risk pregnancies.

bspletzer · February 2015

It's called panorama testing it only costs 20 dollars at my doctors after 9 weeks

Remley5 · February 2015

Yay congrats!! My friend just had that blood test done at 12 weeks too, it's really tempting to ask my doctor about it! lol

megewy · February 2015

There are a couple different ones:
Verfi, MaterniT-21, Panorama, and Harmony. All are only covered by insurance if you are considered high risk or AMA (35+ yrs old)

numbr2 · February 2015

FYI I HAD THE non invasive prenatal testing with my daughter. The test came back positive for something called turners syndrome at 20 weeks. I was told the test was 99% accurate that she had the syndrome which occurs in girls being born without ovaries and who never develop sexually. No breasts etc and they can't have children. I was devastated and spent the last 20 weeks of my pregnancy mourning the loss of the child I hoped for. I didn't do an amino as I was afraid of risk especially at 20+ weeks. IT WAS AWFUL. My daughter was born in November of 2013. She appeared normal but girls who have this syndrome can appear physically normal. The doc tested her blood. The prenatal test I had was a false positive. After a lot of research I discovered I am not alone in getting false positive results from this test. It's a new test and the statistics are based on only a few years of results. If u are only doing the test to find the sex I advise you wait. If you are high risk for a chromosome problem or they saw something in a ultrasound that indicated the need for further testing that is different. My dd was born healthy and I worred needlessly for 20 weeks.

tuinstrab · February 2015

numbr2 said:
FYI I HAD THE non invasive prenatal testing with my daughter. The test came back positive for something called turners syndrome at 20 weeks. I was told the test was 99% accurate that she had the syndrome which occurs in girls being born without ovaries and who never develop sexually. No breasts etc and they can't have children. I was devastated and spent the last 20 weeks of my pregnancy mourning the loss of the child I hoped for. I didn't do an amino as I was afraid of risk especially at 20+ weeks. IT WAS AWFUL. My daughter was born in November of 2013. She appeared normal but girls who have this syndrome can appear physically normal. The doc tested her blood. The prenatal test I had was a false positive. After a lot of research I discovered I am not alone in getting false positive results from this test. It's a new test and the statistics are based on only a few years of results. If u are only doing the test to find the sex I advise you wait. If you are high risk for a chromosome problem or they saw something in a ultrasound that indicated the need for further testing that is different. My dd was born healthy and I worred needlessly for 20 weeks.

Oh you must have been so thankful she ended up being okay. I can't imagine dealing with that for so long but im so glad your daughter is okay!!

kem0140 · February 2015

We had the Harmony with my first. I'm not sure that we could find out the gender tho.

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