When discussing whether or not to find out the gender of your unborn child, I have felt borderline bullied into keeping the sex of my baby a surprise when I was pregnant, but my husband and I decided to find out and were thrilled that we did. As soon as I discovered there was a little baby girl or boy in my belly, I felt our bond begin to grow.
But what was right for us isn’t necessarily right for everyone, and I firmly believe parents-to-be should ignore everyone’s two cents and follow their gut instinct. If all you can feel in your gut is last night’s burrito, perhaps these pros and cons will help you decide.
The pros of finding out baby’s sex
Other than sheer curiosity, here are some of the reasons parents cite for wanting to find out the sex of their baby:
- It’s an amazing reward halfway through your pregnancy, especially if it’s been a difficult one.
- The baby feels more ‘real’ and you start to develop a bond with it.
- You have time to accept it if you had your heart set on the other gender.
- You only have to agree on one name.
- If you already have children, knowing whether they’ll have a little brother or sister can help them feel more connected and involved.
- You can buy gender-specific nursery decorations and baby clothes.
- Friends and family have an easier time buying gifts.
The cons of finding out baby’s sex
Some parents believe you should wait until the midwife or doctor yells out, “It’s a boy/girl!”. Here are a few reasons why:
- The sex of your baby is one of life’s greatest surprises and you don’t want to spoil it by finding out ahead of time.
- All that matters is having a healthy baby and you shouldn’t care about the sex.
- You might start to develop expectations of your baby if you know its gender.
- You’ll avoid receiving too many gender-specific clothes and toys.
- You might not be able to find out the sex if the baby isn’t in the right position, so it’s best not to get your hopes up.
- Ultrasounds aren’t 100 percent accurate in determining the sex, so you could prepare for one gender only to have the other.
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