amicus curiae. A Latin phrase meaning friend of the court, used to mean a person who advises a court but is not involved in the particular litigation.micus curiae. A Latin phrase meaning friend of the court, used to mean a person who advises a court but is not involved in the particular litigation.
By 18 weeks, an ultrasound technician should be able to identify the sex if the baby is in a position that allows the genitals to be seen. If not, you may be able to find out the sex if you have another ultrasound later. Some people find out their baby's sex through noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) . This is a blood test offered to women at high risk of having a child with a chromosomal problem. It can detect Down syndrome and a few other chromosomal conditions at 10 weeks of pregnancy or later. It also looks for pieces of the male sex chromosome in the expectant mother's blood to see if she's carrying a boy or a girl. Other people find out their baby's sex from a genetic test like CVS or amniocentesis.
Q: How soon can I find out my baby's sex? A: This is one of the most common questions I get from parents-to-be. If you're dying to know whether to stock up on pink or blue onesies, you'll likely have to wait until you're about 18 to 20 weeks along. We can usually determine the baby's sex during a routine ultrasound visit at this time, but not always. The position of the baby during the ultrasound is key, and if your baby's curled up or facing the wrong way, you may have to wait until your next appointment.