Cookie Notice I'd wait until the scan at 20+ weeks as genitals should be clearly visible if baby is positioned corrected. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hi! Also called cell-free DNA testing, the test analyzes a sample of the mom-to-be's blood to look at fragments of fetal DNA that are released from the placenta into Mom's . This is what I was told by my doctor and by the laboratory technician. Consult your care provider and get another ultrasound appointment. This can actually happen at any gestational age, making a clear image pretty important if you plan to buy non-neutral gender baby goods. Hi I got a NIPT test done at 12 weeks and everything came back normal & my doctor wrote down my gender and gave it to me in an envelope. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Do you know why your NIPT was incorrect? Today I had my 20 week scan and the sonographer (didn't know about my NIPT results) announced . That's what they say but, I can tell you for me it wasn't. Freaking out.I had my first NIPT, Panorama, draw at 12 weeks pregnant. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. My friend was told girl at 20 weeks and again a few weeks later as she had regular scans then at 28 weeks was told it was definitely a boy, the evidence was clear. I don't know what to think! The sonographer asked if we wanted to guess what we were having. Oh no. They think it may have been confined to my placenta. So 1 of 2 things happened, my blood was confused with another womans blood or my son I had 24 years ago DNA was still left in my body when having 2 girls after him. Perhaps your OB wrote it down wrong. Baby was born 100%, perfectly healthy girl. Hand movements 6 months old. That k you! How can you tell that the baby is turned away? I feel reassured now, I was mainly asking because I just recently read about a girl who's nipt said she was having a boy but a girl came out . The MFM doctor and the genetic counselor said theyd never seen this before. Such a wild ride! 22/11/2022 18:50. Did you see the NIPT results yourself? s. SarahJacks. NIPT is EXTREMELY accurate. It's 99% accurate but there has to be SOME incorrect results for that 1%. However, I moved to Georgia and . Ultrasounds can be inaccurate but NIPT my friend dont lie just like hips dont lie! Im going thru the exact same thing! 331K subscribers in the BabyBumps community. Id chalk it up to error. I want to believe it, but I just can't!! 11/07/2012 13:52 . Learn more about. I was so pleased!! The scan probably wasnt the highest quality so I would default to the NIPT and anatomy scan, You may have had an inexperienced ultrasound tech who confused the umbilical cord with a penis. Platy3 the Iona test pulls the babies DNA from mine to test for downs etc then they test for chromosomes. What do you guys think? For what its worth my results matched. So it was more then one but one died. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I had to go back in for a redraw that said girl. and I'm just feeling like it's TOO good to be true! I feel like the fetal sex should be obvious now. My twin boys' nub shots looked like obvious boys. Baby decided to come today. and our Wow that's amazing I guess you're a forced team green until baby is here and you can see !, Uh this is freaking me out a bit. The test could've picked up on the Y chromosome from a previous pregnancy. .. of course I'll be happy if he's healthy but I've bought about 80 outfits all in pink!!! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Lol, was it potty or nub that made them think boy? Like, only 1:10,000 is wrong with something like gender. It confirmed that we were having a girl!!! We went to the 20-week ultrasound pretty confident we'd soon be buying pink clothes. And it was the same as you, NIPT said boy, US showed girl. I was seen by L&D at a decent hospital, but its not as great as my previous one. . I talked to the lab tech that said, no that couldnt have been it that the test would not draw a random gender if it was done too early it would have stated there was not enough baby DNA to determine gender. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). . by Jupitermoon7. d. djawho920. nipt says boy ultrasound says girl. The materniT21 said it's a boy and the tech at the 20 week ultrasound said the same. The hospital said I have to have a repeat NIPT and have booked me an appointment with the screening midwife next week to discuss the results. Had 20 week scan the other day and the ultrasonographer said she 'thought it loo I got my NIPT test which said boy. - Page 2: I'm literally going crazy. Have you ever had a male pregnancy? However, a different ultrasound tech at the same place that told me boy said she is pretty confident its a girl. Im in a similar boat! What was your experience? I got my NIPT done by Natera and 20 week anatomy ultrasound done at that same hospital. NIPT tests the chromosomes so it is accurate, ultrasounds make mistakes. Thank you. I had to go . The sonographer really thought it was boy parts and even got someone else to check who said it definitely was. I Has anyone had any inaccuracies with NIPT testing? 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Unless my baby's anatomy is all messed up and its both genders. I thought the blood tests were pretty accurate so long as you got a good fetal %. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I'm happy, but at my 20 week ultrasound they didn't confirm the gender, just had another ultrasound at 34 weeks and they couldn't confirm gender because NIPT said GIRL, ultrasound says BOY! I asked how the first draw could have said boy the doctor said it may have been drawn to early. All rights reserved. Definitely go by the NIPT. I honestly haven't seen any 13 week nubs this clear end up wrong. I'm so interested in what you find out at your anatomy scan. X. Had an ultrasound technician tell us with confidence it was a boy & got NIPT results back yesterday saying girl. 2006-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Theres also a good possibility that the person who did the US in L&D was not a sonographer and wasnt as good at determining gender. You should phone the dr that did the Iona to ask why that's happened xx, Could they have mixed up your results with someone else's? All rights reserved. My scan tech said that NIPT is way more accurate than the scan and if she tells me something different than the NIPT I should trust NIPT. Both showed that it was a girl. The NIPT is nearly foolproof as far as sex goes, plus your anatomy scan results. It is curved upwards towards the bottom of the baby. I am going crazy. OMG! @ellie111227 From my POV, it is important that we as adults own our use of words by making the appropriate distinction. The NIPT or noninvasive prenatal testing is a blood test for mom-to-be and it can be done throughout pregnancy starting from as early as the 9th week of the pregnancy. NIPT sex determination is supposed to be around 99%. Enjoy your gender reveal . Thats super early to make a gender determination from ultrasound! I feel like the fetal sex should be obvious now? hi! Have you ever had a male pregnancy? I need some words of encouragement/ personal experiences,/advice!!!!! Can't see what the other 1 is as it sadly died last week and it's lying in a way you can't see it's parts. He was identified as a girl until he was born. Anyone else had a similar experience? So crazy the above poster can tell its turned away,I know nothing! I had another ultrasound & baby wouldnt totally uncross legs. If they didn't find make DNA in your sample, it's not there. No more nub shots. You have me nervous now. I'm very sure that's where the Y chromosome is coming from! ! I got some returning to do and quick baby naming Yes, I have 2 boys6 and 3 years old. Now I really hope my baby is healthy. We imagine the couple took advantage of the NIPT test, a non-invasive blood test that can tell you your baby's sex (and other important genetic information) with remarkablebut not perfect . Hi there! I had the NIPT done right at 10w 3d and it came back boy. For more information, please see our All rights reserved. Or did the results flip? Im sorry OP. If they haven't picked up the Y chromosome then they will say girl. They said its a boy (determined by an ultrasound). Ooooof. I dont have experience, but personally Id rely more on the blood test than the ultrasound at 12 weeks. Carrying a baby high is often reported to be a sign of having a girl. It will pick up that at least 1 is a boy but won't tell you what the other is.. NIPT said girl 20wk scan said BOY. I would call your doctor and ask for an explanation of what they think is going on. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. by Ellie0325. I had no idea because for some reason I don't think I ever had the NIPT with my 7 year old back in 2014, so this is new to me, they also did it early ( I am 12+3) because she was born with liver disease, Nipt looks at the actual chromosomes so its extremely accurate! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I'm originally from California and I was receiving prenatal care from a highly regarded hospital there. I was worried about XXY syndrome. NIPT tests (noninvasive prenatal testing test) use a pregnant person's blood to detect congenital abnormalities in the fetus's DNA. That was the only one but I kind of see what you mean because the spine you can see every detail of it in this pic and usually it just looks like a white line right? I would trust the NIPT. IT'S A GIRL!! NIPT and anatomy scan shows it's a girl, but additional ultrasound says it's a boy? I was 13+6 for reference. now I'm worried that she could be a HE. Well its about 99% accurate. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Privacy Policy. If NIPT, what company did your OB go through? You are having more then 1 baby and didn't know. Uh this is freaking me out a bit. This happened to my friend, too. My test result was accurate. Save. I believe that some of the NIPT providers always tell you the sex. The ultrasound tech or doctor sees an umbilical cord between the legs and mistakes it for male genitalia. Female sex determination at the Ultrasound is somewhere around 80%, even at great clinics. I called 'this is me' who I took the test through and she told me it's almost 98% accurate so there is risk things aren't correct and this is why they tell you to confirm with NHS at 20 weeks!! While the test is extremely accurate - its not 100%. U. nipt says boy ultrasound says girl. If the Y chromosome is present then the baby's sex is a boy, otherwise, it's a girl. But no, she's a girl!! My second pregnancy however it was accurate - said girl and Ive been told at multiple scans its a girl. So I did my NIPT at 12 weeks and it said the gender is BOY and I had my 20 weeks ultrasound yesterday and the technician couldn't find a penis !! Recent posts in October 2020 Birth Club. My next gynecologist appointment will not be until 12th December.. Nipt, the dna test? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I had the NIPT done right at 10w 3d and it came back boy. Im very surprised she even gave you a guess. My anatomy scan is next Tuesday so I will see what they see and if they say girl I will notify them that my Nipt came back as boy and have them take it from there. Its not flat all the way at the bottom of the baby the whole way down. NIPT is correct. Thank you! The specialist says that their dna would be gone by nowbut in a lot of the cases Ive seen when they get a Y and have a girlthere is an older brother! I am currently in the same boat: NIPT stated female but several ultrasounds have shown male. Both showed that it was a girl. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Definitely looks like a girl doesn't look like a questionable ultrasound guess, but NIPT is supposed to be more accurate. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. So it is 99.99% accurate which is way way WAY more accurate than the scan. Probably still a boy. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. What should I believe. Baby was born 100%, perfectly healthy girl. On 3 September I had a private nipt and scan, and there wasn't any hiding the gender on the screen. It's a boy! Go to BabyBumps. Anyway, the sex determination aspect of NIPT is generally considered as an added extra, so they won't retest for it. Yes! 23/11/2022 12:06. All rights reserved. All my family thinks Im having a boy because of the NIPT test! I am seriously thinking this baby is both genders or I had a vanishing twin. I got my NIPT done by Natera and 20 week anatomy ultrasound done at that same hospital. Add message. Try not to worry that anything's wrong. Also, during the anatomy scan they do take a lot of measurements and pictures, so if there was something wrong, your doctor would tell you! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Theres a margin of error with both NIPT and scans, so I'm not sure what to tell you. How can you tell that the baby is turned away? Id wait until the 20 week anatomy scan to confirm gender. Congratulations on your baby girl! 27 febrero, 2023 . Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Add message. by Cass13579. January 2017. So I just got my NIPT results on Tuesday, although I had them hide the gender from me and tell my friend instead. I would also trust the NIPT bc I think thats even rarer to be wrong. It said boy..fast forward to yesterday I went in for my 20 . I have heard of other instances where the NIPT said boy but ultrasound showed girl so it's not that weird for that to happen I guess. Today I had my 20 week scan and the sonographer (didn't know about my NIPT results) announced expecting a boy and showed the penis and testicles!!!! Im originally from California and I was receiving prenatal care from a highly regarded hospital there. Second one, still cooking, but it's a girl. He is pretty sure it's a girl.. February 27, 2023 . Press J to jump to the feed. Did you do an actual NIPT or did you do sneak peek? If they say it's a boy, the certainty is higher than if they say girl because they saw something there if you are really concerned that they mixed up your results earlier, I would recommend speaking with your doctor. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I had to go back in for a redraw that said girl. So I have 3 boys and had the Harmony test at 10 weeks which came back saying another boy! Scan today confirmed 1 is a boy. However, I moved to Georgia and had a minor accident there at 26 weeks. Sometimes there isn't enough of the baby's genetic material available in your blood if the test is performed too early (usually before . Cloth Nappies. In August 2023 Babies. Ive got a low lying placenta though so wondering if that means the cord is coming from a different place and confusing things? She had a lot of pink stuff, she had a boy. Posted 19/1/16. Did it match up when you got the 20 week scan? 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Thanks everyone. NIPT tests don't diagnose conditions. The Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) is used by the NHS to test for genetic conditions, but people can pay for it privately to discover a baby's sex. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. It's our third (and last) baby, we have 2 boys already so a girl is a dream come true. My husband said, "I'm pretty sure nothing has changed, so it's a girl." The sonographer responded, "Well, something has changed. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. NIPT test said girl but 20 week ultrasound shows boy?!!! I did my NIPT at around 12 weeks, and it came back as a girl, with a high risk of monosomy X. Monosomy X is a chromosomal disorder that affects girls one of the X chromosomes is missing. Posted by southmama45. He still identifies as a male at 41, but thats not always the case for people with Kleinfelters. / nipt says boy ultrasound says girl. There are two ways a girl can be mistaken for a boy in early ultrasound photos. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Hi I got a NIPT test done at 12 weeks and everything came back normal & my doctor wrote down my gender and gave it to me in an envelope. The image totally Looks girl to me, judging by the angle, Did you talk to the OB about it? Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). You're having a girl. Yes, I have 2 boys6 and 3 years old. X, Ive never heard of an ultrasound technician giving gender results at 12 weeks, Id trust your blood work. My 20w anatomy scan said girl, she is so absolutely a girl no mistake. The test could've picked up on the. It happened near 6th and Becher around 10:15 a.m. Police said the 15-year-old Milwaukee . I'm originally from California and I was receiving prenatal care from a highly regarded hospital there. It's common for male genitalia to be missed. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. My whole pregnancy I thought I was having a boy per my NIPT testing. I have 2 boys 6 and 3 yrs! I would believe the NIPT rather than the ultrasound as well. Itd be interesting to hear what they. I am confident NIPT is correct. They tell your provider how likely it is that a condition exists. 06/08/2020 20:38. Of course I am no expert! I will try not to stress. I was able to see a maternal fetal medicine specialist and a genetic counselor at around 17 weeks they did a detailed ultrasound and found that the baby very clearly appeared to be a boy! To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. All rights reserved. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I've already got a boy and he's so loving! 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Id trust your anatomy scan + NIPT, As an LD RN in Georgia (working over most of the metro Atlanta hospitals) some of the hospital dont have the best equipment for the smaller details of an ultrasound at the bedside. I've only ever seen ONE NIPT be wrong. I'd be quite sure. Friends have called him "cruel," "heartless" and "savage" for throwing the cupcakes in the garbage. Hey! My cousins son was also a girl per the ultrasound! Wait to talk to your doctor, but i would trust the NIPT. I had a Panorama which said we were having a girl. Im terribly sorry this has happened to someone else. A place for pregnant redditors, those who have been pregnant, those who wish to be in the future, and anyone who supports them. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Looking forward to having another 1. I'm so confused! If you know what I mean. How peculiar! Hi, I had an Iona test at 14 weeks the sonographer told me it was a boy and then sent my bloods off, results came back low risk and also that the baby was not a boy but a GIRL!! This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational . Im super confused and also hesitant to give birth at the second hospital if they are wrong. I did the clinical . Thats where Im struggling mine said boy twice:/ Congratulations on your girl!! My coworker just told me that last year she did the panorama NIPT and was told Boy but at 20 weeks, her ultrasound said girl and she ended up having a beautiful XX baby girl. Yippee - now we will be even lol. Sneak peek relies on the absence or presence of male DNA, so if there's an error, it's much more likely to say it's a boy when it's actually not rather than a girl when it's actually a boy. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. That was PJ i know . ; 2020; ; ; I feel disappointed and worried if they messed up my blood work results. Elyse1384 member. nipt said boy but it's a girl. I left a message with my doctor but she hasnt called me back. Also, if you had a vanishing male twin, that could also explain the Y chromosome. I honestly haven't seen any 13 week nubs this clear end up wrong. Both showed that it was a girl. 20 week scan is subjective to what the person sees so higher chance of error. Seriously! Thanks so much for your reply!! They said its a boy (determined by an ultrasound). Although its not a real genetic thing - its random - my brother has it. Its a DNA test. Kinda wish it was not accurate as i truly thought it would be a girl this time. Hello We just got our NIPT results, and they say we're having a boy. First one born, girl. I had the NIPT done right at 10w 3d and it came back boy. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The image totally Looks girl to me, judging by the angleits practically pointing downward. My OB said I was the first patient in the 5 years hes been using it that it was wrong for. When the girl wouldn't leave him alone, the boy called her a "creepy b---h" and then took things . To have a technician tell you the gender at 12 weeks is unheard of because its way too early to tell. I was completely devastated at my 20 week ultrasound last week when they said girl! 12 weeks is early, I would go with the blood test that is 99% accurate. And the scan o had at 14 weeks as part of the harmony test they also scanned and said boy!! Sometimes the Y chromosome can carry over apparently even years later at least that is what I have been told. Looks like a side pr. It said boy..fast forward to yesterday I went in for my 20 week sonogram and the tech asked me if I knew what I was having..I told her boy & she said how accurate is the testing you did because it looks like a girl to me so Im kinda freaking out. Press J to jump to the feed. Im so upset and in shock. I thought they were 99% accurate. 12 weeks is way too early, female genitalia is still outward at this point. NIPT is about 99% accurate at predicting baby's sex. I got my NIPT done by Natera and anatomy ultrasound done at that same hospital. The thought is there wasn't enough Y chromosome DNA floating around when it called the boy a girl. A place for pregnant redditors, those who have been pregnant, those who wish to be in the future, and anyone who supports them. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) involves a simple blood screening that uses that DNA (it's called cell-free DNA, or cfDNA) to analyze baby's risk for a number of genetic disorders, including Down syndrome. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee girl was arrested after a boy was shot on the city's south side Wednesday, March 1.. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. I think I had a very rare situation. Try not to stress. Im originally from California and I was receiving prenatal care from a highly regarded hospital there. That's lovely a boy. We tested at 10 weeks NIPT and the results came back girl. My 20w anatomy scan said girl, she is so absolutely a girl no mistake. That US does look like a girl.but the NIPT should be more accurate. I think it's because they didn't have enough of the baby's DNA. To the PP, none of M21 can be used for twins. If they scanned you in an emergency situation, it was probably with one of the not so good portable US machines they use for that. nipt says boy ultrasound says girl. Lurking from July! The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. The specialist says that their. If you didn't have an early ultrasound, there's a chance that there was a twin that disappeared early on. Save. So that is a possibility in your case, I honestly wouldn't worry too much about it unless your doctors are concerned. But the tests themselves can produce false positives, especially for rarer conditions, which can cause unnecessary anxiety. The DNA is examined for genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome. That is 10000% the best girl nub I have ever seen. Has this happened to anyone else before? I was seen by L&D at a decent hospital, but its not as great as my previous one. But yeah thats a girl. Also 12 weeks is way too early to detect gender. I think if they say boy, they can't be wrong but there's slight chance they can be with girl. 16. I haven't had that experience, but at my ultrasound I was told that when they say they think it's a girl, it could be because they couldn't get a super clear view.