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A boy or a girl: Your baby's gender is already set!

Team AckoFeb 25, 2025

Chromosomes play a crucial role in determining the sex of an individual. The two gametes, sperm and ovum, fuse together to form a new cell called the zygote. A gamete contains only 23 chromosomes. Out of this one pair is sex chromosomes, which are denoted by X and Y. A male cell contains XY chromosome while a female cell contains XX sex chromosome.

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The sex of your child depends on the type of sperm which fuses with the ovum. If the sperm with X chromosome fertilizes the ovum of X chromosome, the resultant zygote will have XX chromosomes. The child will be a girl. If the sperm with Y chromosome fertilizes with the ovum of X chromosome, the resultant zygote will have XY chromosome. The child will be a boy. The zygote forms the embryo and develops into a complete fetus. It takes 9 months for your baby to arrive.

Twins also happen as a result of a single pregnancy. Twins can be monozygotic or dizygotic. Monozygotic twins, also called identical twins result from a single zygote while dizygotic twins, also called fraternal twins result from two zygotes. Identical twins are alike in genetic characteristics including sex and are very similar in appearance. In case of fraternal twins, since each are developing from a separate fertilized ova, are genetically distinct, not necessarily of the same sex or similar in appearance.

Whether you will have a baby boy or baby girl is set the moment conception occurs. You are curious to know the same. However, it will take another 10-12 weeks before an ultrasound can detect. Meanwhile, take care of your health and congratulations on your pregnancy!

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Ensuring your family's financial stability is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet throughout pregnancy for the health of your child. A comprehensive health insurance plan safeguards you from unexpected medical expenses, offering peace of mind during challenging times.

Equally crucial is securing your family's financial future through life insurance. You can protect your loved ones' future by choosing the best life insurance plan based on your needs. While a 1 crore life insurance policy, such as whole life, endowment plan, Ulip, etc., offers complete protection, a term insurance plan provides coverage at the lowest cost.

Term insurance provides pure life coverage for a specific period. The sum assured can cover various expenses for your loved ones, including clearing debts, funding children’s education, managing daily living expenses and more, in your absence. When deciding on a policy, an online term plan calculator helps you compare options and choose the best one for your family's needs.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

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