When Is the Best Time to Have a Gender Reveal Party?
- Kayla Gipson
- Aug 11, 2023
- 2 min read
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 Peek A Boo DNA 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, Peek A Boo Clinical DNA testing 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 using Peek A Boo DNA
✅ 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:
Schedule your scan or DNA test 2 weeks before the event
Let us know it’s for a gender reveal—we can keep it secret and seal the results in an envelope
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:
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, with locations in Edgewater (Northern NJ) and East Brunswick (Central NJ), we're dedicated to helping you create unforgettable moments during this special time.
Call or Text (908) 705-0946 or
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