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Design and created by Guideline Central in participation with the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

Fetal Sex Determination and Disclosure

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Publication Date: Nov 1, 2024

Page Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Document Overview

Document Title: Fetal Sex Determination and Disclosure

Authoring Society: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Document Publication Date: Nov 1, 2024

Page Last Reviewed/Updated: May 6, 2026

Document Type: Consensus Statement

Country of Publication: Canada

Full Text Freely Available: Yes

Full Text Guideline: www.jogc.com/article/S1701-2163(24)00498-5/abstract

Source Citation: Van den Hof MC, Jain V, Nevo O. Clinical Consensus No. 455: Fetal Sex Determination and Disclosure. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2024 Nov;46(11):102675. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102675. Epub 2024 Oct 1. PMID: 39362492.

Document Scope, Criteria, and Use Cases

Document Objectives: To provide guidance on ultrasound review of the fetal perineum as well as fetal sex determination and disclosure.

Scope: Assessment and Screening

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D012732 - Sex Determination Analysis

D016216 - Ultrasonography, Prenatal

D012732 - Sex Determination Analysis

D016216 - Ultrasonography, Prenatal

Keywords: prenatal ultrasound, sex determination

Inclusion Criteria: Female, Adult, Childbearing

Health Care Settings: Ambulatory

Intended Users: Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant