3/4d scan to find out sex at 16 weeks? Too early?

[Curlygirly]

Girls if you could help me out for a sec...

I am looking at booking a 3d/4d ultrasound scan today and I need to put down the week when I would like to view to find out the sex of the baby. So much conflicting info on the net. Some same you can at 16 weeks.

I can't wait but what do you think? Or have anyone done it before? Cos it is 3/4d it is possible at 16 weeks to see the sex or would you suggest 18-20 weeks?

[PumpkinZulu]

I would wait. It's a lot of money to waste if it's too early, which it most likely will be. Buns will also be cuter at 18-20 weeks. I had a normal scan at 20 weeks and could see the sex clearly, we're considering a 3 or 4d one later on to confirm that, and just see our chunkier bubba

[*Ash*]

I agree with PZ. I would wait until 18-20 weeks.
Good luck.

[Lily Dust]

Our sonographer recommended waiting till AT LEAST 16 weeks because she said its hard to tell before and even at that stage. I didnt want to know though, so it wasnt a problem in our case. Like others have said the 18- 20 weeks scan would be the best. All 5 of our ultrasounds were 4d 'just for fun' and they are great at 20 weeks but absolutely awesome at 30 weeks, if thats an option you have

[Curlygirly]

Thanks ladies,

I think you are right and will book for 19 weeks just to be safe then sorry cos first baby and want it to be perfect.x

[*Ash*]

I hope it is truly perfect for you. Will you be telling people the sex or saving it as a surprise?

[MrsBexie]

Hi curlygirl.

I got a normal scan at 20 weeks for sex and then paid for the 3D at 28 weeks because she was more formed and looked soo much cuter!! I think they suggest the 3D one later because you can see more features etc on their face.