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Sonographic Correlation of Fetal Heart Rate and Gender

Austin Radiological Association, Bailey Square Medical/Surgical Building, 1111 W. 34th Street, Suite 102, Austin, TX 78705.

Linda Porter, RDMS

Denise Dickey, RDMS

Larry W. Hill, MD

Chris M. Butschek, MD

E. K. Poole, MD

Austin Radiological Association, Austin, Texas.

This study sonographically evaluates the fetal heart rate throughout gestation and the baby's sex at birth to determine if the fetal heart rate is an indicator of the baby's sex. The results of the evaluation of 365 cases indicates that the fetal heart rate is not an accurate indicator of fetal sex.

Key Words: fetal sex • fetal heart rate • fetal age • sex determination

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 5, No. 2, 49-53 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/875647938900500203


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