Gender reveals are becoming more and more popular in Ireland, as a couple's closest friends and family gather around the expecting parents to unveil the exciting news with a heartfelt celebration.
However, the age-old tradition of finding out in private is also a popular option and some couples revel in an intimate moment together as they discover their baby's gender privately.
The wholesome tradition is commonly seen with a couple cutting open a bespoke cake, which will reveal the defining colours - either blue or pink - inside.