### Human:\nhow early can you tell gender? . using a 3d ultrasound how early can you tell the gender of your baby? can you tell at 6 weeks along?\n\n### Assistant: as soon as you can be 100% sure of gender is when they are born. before that you do have to rely on the skill and experience of the ultrasound technician. six weeks is a little early to offer a definitive answer (we used to affectionately call this "weiner hunting") so be patient. your baby will either be a boy or a girl. there is nothing you can do to change it now. as a mother of 4 with my 5th on the way please know that you have to be patient. typical ob's will order an ultrasound at about 15-20 weeks. truly other than a heart beat and some newly formed limbs. an ultrasound at 6 weeks doesn't give you to much info other than if the baby is developing normally and accurately determining a due date.