Some parents can't wait to learn the sex of their baby. Others are content to wait until their baby makes its grand entrance. Here are the pros and cons of finding out your baby's sex:

Reasons to find out baby gender:

• You only have to agree on one name
• You can buy sex-specific clothes
• You can decorate the nursery
• You can better prepare for events after baby's birth, such as scheduling a bris (a Jewish circumcision ritual)
• You may feel more connected to your baby
• It may make the baby seem more real
• It helps assure you that everything is okay

Reasons to wait for baby gender:

• The surprise can be exciting
• The last few weeks of pregnancy may be more bearable not knowing
• You could have fantasies about a baby of either sex
• It's the way people have been doing it for centuries
• It might annoy relatives!

But what if you and your partner can't agree? One solution is for one partner to learn the sex and not tell the other. Or find out together and keep it a secret from the rest of the world. Either way, you'll find out the sex of your child sooner or later, so stop worrying and enjoy your pregnancy.

The information on this Web site is designed for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your pediatrician or family doctor. Please consult a doctor with any questions or concerns you might have regarding your or your child's condition.

Content courtesy of American Baby.