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Is it okay to be disappointed in your baby’s gender?

Is it okay to be disappointed in your baby’s gender?

Update: 2025-11-21
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Gender reveal celebrations have become more popular than ever. Whether it’s cutting into a cake or popping a balloon, everyone waits for that exciting moment to see pink or blue. But, what happens when the color revealed isn’t the one someone was hoping for?

And is it okay to feel disappointed to not have the gender you hoped for?

Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Clinical and Health Psychologist, Dr Bronagh Fitzpatrick, Columnist with the Irish Independent, Tanya Sweeney, Editor of Cork Beo, Joe O’Shea and Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram).

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Is it okay to be disappointed in your baby’s gender?

Is it okay to be disappointed in your baby’s gender?