Gender Scans From 6 Weeks

Discover Your Baby’s Gender Earlier Than Ever

At Fetal Medicine, we offer advanced early gender testing from just 6 weeks of pregnancy, combining clinical expertise with cutting edge DNA analysis.

Using a simple blood test alongside an ultrasound assessment, Dr Penman can determine your baby’s gender far earlier than traditional scans.

This service is ideal for parents who want early reassurance, connection, and planning opportunities during the earliest stages of pregnancy.

How Early Gender Testing Works

During early pregnancy, tiny fragments of your baby’s DNA circulate naturally in the mother’s bloodstream. This is known as cell free fetal DNA (cffDNA).

Our test analyses this DNA to detect the presence or absence of the Y chromosome:

• Y chromosome detected → Baby boy
• No Y chromosome detected → Baby girl

This advanced method is widely used in non invasive prenatal testing and can provide results with over 99% accuracy from 6 weeks.

Please note that whilst you are wanting to know the gender of your baby and have some amazing photographs of your little one,  Dr Penman must carry out a full medical assessment of your baby relevant to their gestation.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your visit is designed to be quick, professional, and reassuring:

1. Ultrasound Scan

A reassurance or dating scan can be performed to:

• Confirm pregnancy location
• Check gestational age
• Provide peace of mind before testing

2. Blood Sample Collection

A small blood sample is taken from your arm by a trained clinician.
This is completely safe for both mother and baby.

3. Laboratory Analysis

Your sample is sent to a specialist UK laboratory where:

• Fetal DNA is extracted
• Advanced genomic testing identifies Y chromosome markers
• Multiple DNA markers are analysed for maximum accuracy

4. Fast Results

Delivered discreetly via email

Dr Penman has scan clinics every day except Sunday at Hempstead Therapy Centre, and if you have any questions and want to chat to Helen, Dr Penman’s PA give her a call on 07880701732.

Results are typically delivered the next day

Click the ‘Book A Baby Gender Scan Here‘ button above and choose the appropriate scan we will look forward to seeing you in our clinic !

Why Choose Early Gender Testing at Fetal Medicine

Earlier Than Ultrasound

Traditional scans cannot reliably determine gender until around 16 weeks, whereas DNA testing works from just 6 weeks.

Highly Accurate

• Over 99% accuracy
• Advanced genomic screening methods
• Multiple DNA markers improve reliability

Safe & Non Invasive

• No risk to mother or baby
• Simple blood test only
• No needles near the pregnancy

Led by Clinical Expertise

Your test is overseen by Dr Penman, ensuring:

• Clinical accuracy
• Professional care
• Trusted medical interpretation

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Who Is This Suitable For?

Early gender DNA testing is ideal for:

• Parents eager to bond earlier with their baby
• Those planning a gender reveal
• Families wanting early preparation
• Patients already attending early pregnancy scans

Important Considerations

• Testing is recommended from 6 weeks gestation onwards
• Testing too early may reduce accuracy due to low fetal DNA levels
• This test determines gender only and does not screen for genetic conditions

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Book Your Early Gender Scan Today

Combine advanced DNA testing with expert ultrasound care at Fetal Medicine.

✔ From 6 weeks
✔ Next day results
✔ Clinically led service
✔ Trusted, accurate, and safe

Book your appointment today and discover your baby’s gender earlier than ever before.

A Few Things To Note About A Gender Scan With Dr Penman

• The accuracy at any stage is affected by the quality of the images Dr. Penman can achieve. This will depend on the position of the uterus and also the mother’s BMI. Unfortunately, if the BMI is raised, this blurs images, and then seeing fine detail is not easy.
• It is advisable to have an early scan to date your pregnancy, to ensure you do not attend too early for the scan. Should you come too early and there is no heartbeat yet then you will be charged for a standard viability scan (£95.00) and will need to reschedule your Early Gender Reveal Package.
• Dr. Penman does not rescan if he cannot see the gender. For gender re-assessments for further confirmation requires another scan booking.
• Dr. Penman does not do just gender scans. When you come to see him for your scan, the gender scan will be only a small part of the scan he will perform. He will do the most appropriate scan for the gestation of your baby, checking that everything is progressing well. The gender scan will be a part of this.
• This higher level of expertise ensures that you receive the best possible care when you have your scan.