When Is the Best Time to Have a Gender Reveal Party?

A gender reveal party is one of the most exciting milestones in pregnancy. It’s a joyful chance to share the big news with your loved ones—and celebrate your growing family! But when exactly is the right time to plan the big reveal?

At View A Miracle, we’ve helped thousands of families find out their baby’s gender through elective ultrasounds and Gender Reveal DNA Blood testing. Here’s our expert advice on choosing the perfect time to host your gender reveal party.

📅 The Best Timeframe: Weeks 12–20

Most families schedule their gender reveal party between 12 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. Why this window?

✅ Accuracy

• Our trained, registered sonographers can often determine gender via ultrasound as early as 12 weeks with 95% accuracy.

• If you prefer even earlier results, DNA Blood Tests can be done as early as 6 weeks, with 99.5% accuracy!

✅ Plenty of Planning Time

• You’ll have enough time to schedule your ultrasound or DNA test, wait for the results, and then plan your party (or let a trusted friend do it if it’s a surprise!).

⏰ Early vs. Later Gender Reveals

Earlier Reveal (6–13 weeks)

✅ Great if choosing DNA Blood Work

✅ You’ll know the gender before the first ultrasound

⚠️ Accuracy via ultrasound before 12 weeks is limited

Mid-Pregnancy Reveal (12–20 weeks)

✅ Most popular and highly accurate with 2D ultrasound

✅ More visible baby development makes it exciting to share photos

✅ Perfect timing for themed baby shower invites or nursery prep

👶 How to Get Results in Time for Your Party

To make sure you have gender results before your party:

1. Schedule your scan or DNA test at least 2 weeks before the event

2. Let us know it’s for a gender reveal—we can keep it secret and seal the results in an envelope

3. Plan a few buffer days, especially if ordering a cake or special decorations

🎉 Extra Tips for a Memorable Party

• Pick a fun theme: Sports teams, bees (“What Will It Bee?”), or classic pink vs. blue

• Include a reveal moment: Balloon pop, confetti cannon, smoke bomb, or cake cutting

• Make it personal: Share baby’s ultrasound photos or heartbeat recording during the party!

👪 Let Us Help You Reveal the Magic

At View A Miracle, we offer:

• Gender Reveal DNA Blood Test starting at 6 weeks

• Gender Reveal 2D Ultrasounds starting at 12 weeks

• Same-day and next-day appointments often available

• Adorable baby boutique on site to shop after your appointment time with unique gifts, heartbeat stuffed animals and party add-ons such as firewords, confetti cannons, burnouts, piñatas & more!

Ready to plan your big moment? Book your gender reveal scan now or call us to learn how we can make your reveal day truly unforgettable.

At View A Miracle, East Brunswick (Central NJ), we're dedicated to helping you create unforgettable moments during this special time.

Text or Call (908) 705-0946