Question
My wife is five months pregnant, and we want to know the baby’s gender to prepare for the child’s birth. Can the Down syndrome screening determine the baby’s gender?
Answer
The Down syndrome screening is primarily for checking whether the fetus has Down syndrome, not for determining the baby’s gender. Even if the screening can detect the baby’s gender, doctors will not inform you. According to medical regulations, doctors cannot disclose the baby’s gender to parents. If you just want to prepare for the child’s birth, you can buy some unisex clothing so that either a boy or a girl can wear them. Don’t worry too much about this issue. It is recommended that you go for regular prenatal checks and pay more attention to your daily diet.