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Girl or boy? Mums' stories (video)

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Finding out the sex of your baby is a personal choice. Some mums-to-be like to decorate their nursery in pink or blue, while others want a surprise to get them through the final hours of labour. Find out why these mums did or didn't find out their baby's sex before they were born.
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