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Ramzi Theory Explained
Ramzi theory suggests that a healthcare provider can use ultrasound images to detect the fetus’s gender as early as six weeks' gestation.
Accuracy of Ramzi Theory
Proponents of the Ramzi theory suggest there is a high accuracy rate. However, the accuracy of the Ramzi theory is not proven. There have been limited studies on its effectiveness, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) doesn’t support it.
Fetal sex organs begin developing around nine weeks' gestation. A primary problem some experts have with the Ramzi theory is it claims to detect a child’s sex at six weeks' gestation, which is before the sex organs are even formed.
Other Ways to Determine Gender
Blood Tests
During a prenatal cell-free DNA screening, DNA from the mother and fetus is extracted from a maternal blood sample and screened for the increased chance of specific chromosome disorders, such asDown syndrome.
It takes about a week to get the results.
Ultrasound
While neither test is a foolproof way to detect gender, they are highly reliable and well-regarded among gynecologists.
Summary
A Word From Verywell
2 SourcesVerywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.McFadzen M, Dielentheis D, Kasten R, Singh M, Grundle J.Maternal intuition of fetal gender.Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews. 2017;4(3):125-130. doi:10.17294/2330-0698.1454Cleveland Clinic.Fetal development: Stages of growth.Additional ReadingAmerican Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Prenatal genetic screening.Cleveland Clinic.Pregnancy: Prenatal ultrasonagraphy.
2 Sources
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.McFadzen M, Dielentheis D, Kasten R, Singh M, Grundle J.Maternal intuition of fetal gender.Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews. 2017;4(3):125-130. doi:10.17294/2330-0698.1454Cleveland Clinic.Fetal development: Stages of growth.Additional ReadingAmerican Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Prenatal genetic screening.Cleveland Clinic.Pregnancy: Prenatal ultrasonagraphy.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
McFadzen M, Dielentheis D, Kasten R, Singh M, Grundle J.Maternal intuition of fetal gender.Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews. 2017;4(3):125-130. doi:10.17294/2330-0698.1454Cleveland Clinic.Fetal development: Stages of growth.
McFadzen M, Dielentheis D, Kasten R, Singh M, Grundle J.Maternal intuition of fetal gender.Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews. 2017;4(3):125-130. doi:10.17294/2330-0698.1454
Cleveland Clinic.Fetal development: Stages of growth.
American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Prenatal genetic screening.Cleveland Clinic.Pregnancy: Prenatal ultrasonagraphy.
American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Prenatal genetic screening.
Cleveland Clinic.Pregnancy: Prenatal ultrasonagraphy.
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